2020 & 2021 - University of Malta

1 Undergraduate Prospectus2020 & 2021 Stay cool by the poolThis summer, open your HSBC Student account online. Free Internet Banking Free Mobile Banking Free Visa International Debit Card Discounted fee on withdrawals from other banks and issued by HSBC Bank Malta , 116, Archbishop Street, Valletta VLT1444 which is a public limited company regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority and licensed to carry out the business of banking in terms of the Banking Act ( of the Laws of Malta ). Terms and conditions may apply. (Ref No. 107437 - 06/19)Together we thriveUNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS2020 & 2021 Published by the Office of the RegistrarOur University is currently experiencing a period of growth.

2 We are steadily improving our international rankings year after year, new infrastructure is taking shape and more international students are choosing Malta and specifically our University as the destination to pursue their tertiary a University student is not just about studying and compiling assignments. Once you enrol on a programme, you have a wealth of opportunities awaiting you. Become an active member of your student organisation, refine and sharpen your ability to put forward or defend an argument by joining MUDU, the debating union, acquire further skills by following one or more of the specifically designed Degree Plus modules or stay active by joining one of the sports organisations on campus.

3 The University of Malta benefits from many agreements signed with other European universities making it possible for you to consider participating in the Erasmus programme to do part of your studies prospectus not only includes details of all the undergraduate programmes of studies for the next two years but also a list of services available to students. Among them, the health and Wellness Centre, for instance which provides a wide range of services to help you take on and deal effectively with the challenges that may arise as a result of everyday life situations. Meanwhile, if you are still not sure which programme of studies is the best fit with your qualifications and aspirations, get in touch with our Student Advisory Services.

4 A team of dedicated people will answer your queries, address any concerns you may have and assist you in making the right recently celebrated our 250th anniversary as a public University when the precursor of this institution, dating back to more than 400 years, was reorganised by Grandmaster Pinto de Fonseca in 1769. Over the centuries, this institution has provided the country with a steady supply of professionals that are pivotal to a nation s progress. As society evolved, so did the University , which responded by setting up specialized Institutes and Centres and provided new programmes of study at both undergraduate and postgraduate University is currently focusing extensively on upgrading its infrastructure to cater for the ever increasing demand of students enrolled across the 14 Faculties, 18 Institutes, 13 Centres and 3 Schools.

5 Once you commence your studies this academic year, it is highly likely that you will walk past a number of building sites within the University precincts. The TRAKE building adjacent to the library is slowly starting to take shape. And the foundations of the Sustainable Living Complex (SLC) in Car Park 6 are also proceeding. These projects are part-funded by the EU and I hope that several of you will have the opportunity to use these facilities later on in your studies. Welcome to l-Universit ta Malta . I wish you well with your studies. ForewordAlfred J. VellaRectorCoursesJoin usLike e t s@ummalta Follow a !

6 Environment54 Dental Surgery58 Economics, Management & Accountancy64 Education72 Engineering86 health Sciences92 Information & Communication Technology110 Laws120 Media & Knowledge Sciences124 Medicine & Surgery132 Science140 Social Wellbeing150 Theology160 INSTITUTESA erospace Technologies164 Baroque Studies166 Earth Systems168 Edward de Bono - Design and Development of Thinking172 European Studies174 Linguistics & Language Technology176 Physical Education and Sport178 Islands & Small States184 Tourism, Travel & Culture186 CENTRESL abour Studies188 SCHOOLSP erforming Arts196 Foundation Studies202 Foreword3 Welcome to the University of Malta6 About Malta10 Why should I be interested in continuing my studies at University ?

7 12 International Students 14 Secure English Language Test15 Applications for University Courses16 Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Courses in October 202020 University of Malta English Communicative Aptitude Programme Policy22 Services 24 Student Organisations34 Academic Calendars for academic years 2020/21 and 2021/236 Search for your Course Facility38 Get Qualified Scheme39 Courses41 Programme in the Liberal Arts and Sciences204 Matriculation Examination206 Updates to Special Course Requirements208 New Courses in Preperation209 Notes210 Index212 Contact Us214 ACADEMYD iplomatic Studies194 Top: Msida CampusBottom-left: Gozo CampusBottom-right: Valletta Campus Gozo Campus: University of MaltaGozo CampusM arr RoadXewkija XWK 9016 GozoWelcome to the University of MaltaOver its 400-year history, the University of Malta has been the hub for international academic exchange on the island.

8 The University seeks to carry out academic research and to provide a vibrant higher education setting in the humanities, engineering, ICT, medical and natural sciences , as required for Malta s economic, social and cultural development. Over 11,000 students, including around 1,100 international students from 120 different countries, follow full-time or part-time undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University . There are a further 2,000 pre-tertiary students at the Junior college , which also forms part of the University . With English as its language of instruction and wide-ranging support services to meet the needs of its local and international community, the University consistently seeks to embark on projects and initiatives in order to continue boosting its international student figures and extending its network to new partners in order to create sustainable collaborations in diverse fields of interest.

9 The University today is composed of fourteen faculties, a number of interdisciplinary institutes and centres and three schools. Well over 3,700 students graduate in various disciplines annually. The courses at the University are designed to produce highly qualified professionals with experience in research, who will play key roles in industry, commerce and public affairs in general. Besides the main campus situated at Msida, there are other campuses: one in Valletta, one in Marsaxlokk and another in Gozo. The Valletta Campus, housed in the Old University Building, dates back to the founding of the Collegium Melitense in 1592.

10 This Campus serves as a prestigious setting for international conferences and seminars and houses the Conferences and Events Unit as well as the Research, Innovation & Development Trust (RIDT). The Institute for Sustainable Energy, with its state-of-the-art Solar Research Lab, is located at the Marsaxlokk Campus. On Malta s sister island, the Gozo Campus assists in the logistical aspects of degree and diploma courses offered in Gozo by the University of Malta and caters for the needs of the Gozitan University students. This campus also provides a venue for short courses and seminars and houses the Hans G sten Atmospheric Research Centre within the Department of Geosciences.