Overview

Italian

Being an important historical country, it is inevitable that it has been influential in a variety of ways.

During the Italian and Social Studies course offered by University of Malta, 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. They also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a diversified and multicultural academic experience.

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 programme of study 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 we encourage you to enrol in one of the local postgraduate courses for a honed and holistic academic background.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Dark Side of Italy

Family Life - A Sociological Investigation

Sociology of Island Life

The Sociological Imaginary in Practice

Urban Society and Culture

Health, Illness and Society

The Geography of Tourism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Msida, Malta

Disciplines

Sociology Italian studies View 62 other Bachelors in Italian studies in Malta

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The General Entry Requirements are the Matriculation Certificate and a pass at grade 5 or better or at SEC Level 3 in the Secondary Education Certificate examinations in English Language, Maltese and Mathematics.

The Matriculation Certificate comprises six subjects and is awarded if students obtain a certain number of points including passes in a language, a science subject and a humanistic subject as well as a pass in a subject entitled ‘Systems of Knowledge’. Two of the six subjects must be at Advanced Level, three others at Intermediate Level and Systems of Knowledge.

If you pursued your secondary education outside Malta, the University would accept comparable qualifications, provided that the required mix of subjects and levels would is comparable to the Matriculation Certificate.

An Advanced or Intermediate Level pass at Grade C or better in Italian.

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Tuition Fees

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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Scholarships Information

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