Overview

Philosophy with Politics

This Philosophy with Politics and Social Studies programme offered by University of Malta is designed to help you get to grips with the questions that dominate the contemporary political landscape. The perennial questions of philosophy, such as ‘What is Justice?’ and ‘How do we achieve a just society?’ are central to this course and they will be re-examined from the perspectives of several contemporary political philosophers.

During your studies, you will be strongly encouraged both to debate and defend your position as well as adopt a critical attitude towards the authors you encounter.

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 they 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

The Philosophy with Politics programme of studies will benefit those who are interested in pursuing a career In politics, political organisations, public service, policy formulation, advisory bodies, and human resources.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Philosophy

Philosophical Practice

Philosophy: Tools and Problems

What is Politics?

On the Question of the Ethical and the Political

Family Life - A Sociological Investigation

Sociology of Island Life

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 Philosophy Political Science View 121 other Bachelors in Sociology 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.

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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.

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