Overview

Philosophy, Politics and Society from University of Malta delves into the works and theories of a variety of contemporary thinkers, encouraging you to engage actively in analysis and critique informed by different philosophical approaches. The programme also offers you the opportunity to undertake specialized studies guided by an assigned mentor and carry out in-depth research while writing a dissertation on a topic of your choice.

Career:

As a graduate of the taught Master of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Society you will be equipped with a number of skills that can help you find employment in a variety of spheres. As the programme requires you to engage seriously with texts, your critical faculties will be developed to their higher potential. In addition, the emphasis on the writing will enable you to think and write both coherently and analytically. These skills will prove invaluable advantage in the competition for employment. More specifically, the MA programme equips you with the kind of knowledge and transferable skills that are highly regarded in spheres such as policy development and analysis, journalism and communications, and civil society engagement in European and international institutions and organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Directed Study 1: Reading Contemporary Social and Political Philosophy

Democracy: Models, Principles, and Contemporary Challenges

The Nature of Social Reality

Selving, Civic Virtues and Civil Society

Communications and Community

Law, Sovereignty and Cosmopolitanism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-22 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-22 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Msida, Malta

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

95

OR

5

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must be in possession of:

the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with Second Class or better in the same or in a closely related area of study as the area of study applied for,provided that the Board may consider applicants in possession of the Degree with Third Class Honours only if it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience, obtained following the first cycle degree or
the degree of Bachelor of Arts in the same or in a closely related area of study as that applied for, with an average mark of not less than 55% in that area or

a degree from this or from another university which the Board considers as comparable to any of the degrees indicated in paragraphs (a) and (b) above.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7200 EUR / year

≈ 7200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800

Yr 1: Eur 10,800 - Yr 2: NIL

Local/EU/EEA Applicants:

Annual Enrolment Fee: Eur 400

Living costs

Msida

Malta

690 - 1170 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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