Italian with Social Studies (Hons) University of Malta

Overview

Being an important historical country, it is inevitable that it has been influential in a variety of ways. During the course they will broaden your literary horizons with a keen focus on Dante Alighieri's Epic poetry, along with other notable Roman and Italian figures who have contributed to its national literature.

Apart from studying modern and contemporary Italian literature in its visual mediums, they will also refine your morphological, syntactical and lexical abilities in the target language. In your final year, you may have the opportunity to carry out a research-based dissertation of your choice. They also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a diversified and multicultural academic experience.

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

Applicants wishing to join the part-time mode must submit their application as full-time, and then include a note in the comments box of the application form, denoting their preference to be considered for the part-time option. Such requests will be considered by the Board of the Faculty.

Careers

As a graduate of this Italian with Social Studies (Hons) programme of study offered by University of Malta you will be employable, both locally and internationally, as a translator, journalist, writer, interpreter, historian, editor, diplomat, publisher, researcher, industrial relations consultant, human resources specialist, archivist, linguist, librarian and as a cultural consultant. 

If you would like to further your studies, or are interested in pursuing an academic career, then they encourage you to enrol in one of the local postgraduate courses for a honed and holistic academic background.