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
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Msida, Malta
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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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
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents7200 EUR / year≈ 7200 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA NationalsFree
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
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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