German and Social Studies University of Malta

Overview

German

During the German and Social Studies course offered by University of Malta, they will instil within you a deep appreciation for the language by helping you refine and hone your lexical, syntactic and grammatical abilities in all of the language's mediums. 

Your heightened insight in history and culture will prove invaluable in the work field, and you will gain a better understanding of how the contemporary state of the German language and Germany itself have been affected by key historical events. 

They also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme, as they believe a diversified and multicultural experience will give you a holistic academic journey.

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.

Social Studies

In the programme of study in Social Studies, they provide you with a transdisciplinary holistic approach towards the field and its means of integration in the modern world we inhabit. 

By taking a local and international perspective, you will learn about the interrelating and causal relationship between geography, history, political and social science and the humanities in our society. 

You will be integrated in a broad spectrum of fields and will acquire knowledge on areas ranging from bioethics and warfare to anthropology of migration and cultural criticism. They also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a more diverse and multicultural learning experience.

Careers

As a graduate of this course, you will be employable in a variety of fields, both locally and internationally, as a translator, interpreter, journalist, cultural consultant, paralegal, publisher, editor, writer, UN Representative, Event planner, historian, librarian and as an archivist. 

If you are interested in furthering your studies, or are considering an academic profession, they encourage you to enrol in one of the local postgraduate courses for a more holistic learning experience.