Bachelor in Work and Human Resources (Honours)
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
As organisations strive to adapt to the ever-increasing challenges of globalisation, the need for skilled and qualified human resources professionals increases. This course aims to fill a gap in this much needed area of specialisation. The curriculum will provide you with sound knowledge and necessary skills that will enable you to work professionally in settings related to human resources. The programme takes an inter-disciplinary approach towards work and human resources, including perspectives from management, sociology, organisational psychology, education, economics, statistics, public policy, law, accountancy, and health and safety among others. Your knowledge and skill development will be assessed through different types of assessments including individual and group assignments, exams, presentations, projects, practicals and dissertation at the end of the programme. The programme will cover: Work, Labour Market and Society; Organisational Behaviour and Development; Industrial and Employee Relations; Design and Occupational Health and Safety; Personal and Occupational Skills Development; and Research. As organisations strive to adapt to the ever-increasing challenges of globalisation, the need for skilled and qualified human resources professionals increases. This course aims to fill a gap in this much needed area of specialisation. The curriculum will provide you with sound knowledge and necessary skills that will enable you to work professionally in settings related to human resources. The programme takes an inter-disciplinary approach towards work and human resources, including perspectives from management, sociology, organisational psychology, education, economics, statistics, public policy, law, accountancy, and health and safety among others. Your knowledge and skill development will be assessed through different types of assessments including individual and group assignments, exams, presentations, projects, practicals and dissertation at the end of the
Career Opportunities
The programme will enable you to work in various areas related to human resource management. It will also be beneficial to shop stewards and shop stewards and trade union leaders and member who will be in a better position to bargain and negotiate on behalf of their members. The knowledge and skills gained can also be used in the educational and training field within a culture of life-long learning. As a graduate, you will be able to enrol in programmes at masters’ level in related areas.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CLS1107 Sociology of Work 4 ECTS CLS1108 Occupational Psychology 4 ECTS CLS1111 Introduction to Social Science 4 ECTS CLS1112 Academic Skills in Work and Human Resources 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CLS1102 Equality at the Place of Work 8 ECTS CLS1103 Employment Law in the Maltese and European Contexts 4 ECTS ECN1200 Introductory Economics for Work and HR 4 ECTS Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 32 ECTS credits Year 2 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CLS1105 Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety 4 ECTS CLS1110 Labour Economics 4 ECTS CLS1114 Qualitative Research Methods 4 ECTS MGT1944 Human Resource Management 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CLS1104 Organisational Communication 4 ECTS CLS1109 Industrial Relations 4 ECTS CLS1113 Quantitative Research Methods 4 ECTS Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 28 ECTS credits Year 3 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CLS1106 The Evolving Labour Market 4 ECTS CLS2101 The Recruitment Process 4 ECTS CLS2102 Group Behaviour 4 ECTS CLS2103 Performance Management 4 ECTS ECN2213 Economic Growth and Development 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) ACC2941 Elements of Financial Management 4 ECTS CLS2104 Social Policy and the Labour Market 4 ECTS CLS2105 Education and the Labour Market 4 ECTS CLS2106 Motivation and Compensation 4 ECTS CLS2107 Collective Bargaining 4 ECTS Requirement for regular progression to Year 4: 40 ECTS credits Year 4 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CLS2108 Training and Development 4 ECTS CLS2110 Work-life Issues 6 ECTS CLS2111 Career Choice and Development 4 ECTS CLS3104 Employee Involvement and Participat
Admission Requirements
General Entry Requirements Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Notes and any other requirements Applicants admitted under sub-paragraph (a)(iii) of paragraph (2) of regulation 2 of the Admission Regulations must be in possession of qualifications and experience that would satisfy the Board of Studies, through an interview, that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. Applicants admitted in terms of this paragraph shall be in possession of a pass in an English language proficiency test as approved by the University before being admitted to the Course,Enterprovided that applicants in possession of a Secondary Education Certificate pass at Grade 3 or higher in English or a pass at the same standard in a comparable qualification, shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test. Applicants in possession of the Diploma in Social Studies (Industrial Relations), the Diploma in Gender, Work and Society, or the Diploma in Social Studies (Gender and Development) of this University with an average mark of 60%, or a comparable qualification in an area related to Industrial Relations or Labour Studies or Gender Studies who have obtained credits for study-units considered by the Board of Studies to be equivalent to those in the programme of study may also be admitted to the Course. Subject to the provisions of the Principal Regulations, such applicants may be allowed by the Board of Studies to transfer these credits to the Course. The number of credits so transferred shall not exceed 60 credits. Applicants in possession of the Diploma in Social Studies (Gender and Development) are required to obtain up to 16 credits as directed by the Board prior to acceptance on the Course. Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English Proficiency Test to be held in September 2024. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview sometime during the same month.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
Non EU Applicants: Fee per academic year: Eur 4,250 You are viewing the fees for non EU nationals. Switch to EU nationals if you are a national of any country from within the EU/EEA.
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 5 years
- Credits 180
