Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Studies (Hons) from University of Malta seeks to respond and meet the needs of organisations and individuals engaged in youth work.

You will thus have the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and knowledge in preparation for the empowerment of young people through reflective youth work practice. Moreover, you are encouraged to adopt an evidence-based outlook to youth work practice and youth policy development, and to consider research and evaluation as vital characteristics of your practice.

Career opportunities

Youth work is one of the newest professions in Malta, and being a holder of this degree programme will provide you with the pre-requisite for a career as a professionally-warranted youth worker.

In Malta, professional youth workers may be employed in a variety of settings, including Agenzija Zghazagh, schools, youth centres, youth empowerment centres, local councils, and non-government organisations.

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Youth and Community Studies allows you to proceed to enrolment in postgraduate degree programmes such as the Master in Youth and Community Studies.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Youth Work Core Skills

Non Formal Education and Informal Learning

Critical perspectives: Theory and practice

Education for Sustainable Development - Youth and Community

The Psychology of Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Sociology of Youth and Community - Key Perspectives

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-22 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Msida, Malta

Disciplines

Sociology School Counselling Educational Psychology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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65

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must satisfy the General Entry Requirements for admission, namely, the Matriculation Certificate and Secondary Education Certificate passes at Grade 5 or better or at SEC Level 3 in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics.

Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English Proficiency Test to be held in September. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview in September. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 5 or better or equivalent.

Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8500 EUR / year

≈ 8500 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

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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Overview

Career opportunities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Msida

Funding

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