Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Public Sector Accounting
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The course covers a wide spectrum of the accounting functionality and provides a systematic process of ensuring that adequately trained public sector accounting staff are available to the Ministries and their respective Departments. The qualification is designed if you do not hold a University qualification.The courseware is customised to fit with the Maltese public sector environment, and covers Maltese financial regulations and applicable legislation. The educational component is designed on a blended learning basis, offering a combination of learning materials to be used by the student alongside a course of classroom-based tuition. In the final year of the course, the students are required to prepare a dissertation, relating the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course to a work-related situation. Besides carrying out active research, students are encouraged to maintain continuous appreciation of current issues, including good and effective governance, service of excellence, evidence-based public management and ethical leadership. The course covers a wide spectrum of the accounting functionality and provides a systematic process of ensuring that adequately trained public sector accounting staff are available to the Ministries and their respective Departments. The qualification is designed if you do not hold a University qualification. The courseware is customised to fit with the Maltese public sector environment, and covers Maltese financial regulations and applicable legislation. The educational component is designed on a blended learning basis, offering a combination of learning materials to be used by the student alongside a course of classroom-based tuition. In the final year of the course, the students are required to prepare a dissertation, relating the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course to a work-related situation. Besides carrying out active research, students are encouraged to maintain continuous appreciation of current issues, in
Career Opportunities
As a holder of this degree, you will become a public sector official able to fulfil your role within Corporate Services and Finance-related functions. It will also help you in your career progression by facilitating furtherance of studies at Masters level.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) ACC1101 Accounting Principles and the Public Sector 6 ECTS ACC1812 Costing Principles and the Public Sector 4 ECTS ACC2294 Auditing and the Public Sector 4 ECTS PAM2100 Public Sector Regulations and Legislation 4 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) ACC2015 Budgetary Planning and Control and the Public Sector 4 ECTS ACC2231 Financial Reporting and the Public Sector (1) 4 ECTS ACC2291 Information Technology and the Public Sector 4 ECTS ACC2301 Procurement and the Public Sector 4 ECTS EMA2001 Introduction to Research 2 ECTS Requirement for regular progression to Year II: 36 ECTS credits Year 2 Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) ACC2271 Risk Management and the Public Sector 4 ECTS ACC2292 Financial Reporting and the Public Sector (2) 6 ECTS ACC2361 Introduction to Tax Administration and the Public Sector 4 ECTS PPL1941 Corporate, Financial and Public Governance 4 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) ACC2295 Performance Measurement and the Public Sector 4 ECTS ECN1005 Principles of Economics 4 ECTS IOT3110 Creative and Critical Thinking for Public Officers 4 ECTS PPL1083 Foundations of Public Management and Governance 6 ECTS Requirement for regular progression to Year III: 36 ECTS credits Year 3 Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) ACC2293 Financial Reporting and the Public Sector (3) 4 ECTS ACC2296 * Audit and Assurance and the Public Sector 8 ECTS ACC2297 * Financial Management and the Public Sector 8 ECTS PPL1082 * Research Methods for Evidence-Based Policy 8 ECTS (NC) PPL2044 Interpreting Data for Policy Analysis 4 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EMA2000 Standards of Conduct in Business and Government 4 ECTS * ACC2296, ACC2297 and PPL1082 start in Semest
Admission Requirements
General Entry Requirements Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Notes and any other requirements Applicants admitted under paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Faculty Admissions Committee that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. Admission to the Course may, with the approval of Senate, be restricted to applicants who are nominated by the Public Service provided they are eligible for admission in terms of the above paragraphs. The number of students shall be limited to 40 students. If there are more eligible applicants than the number of places available, the selected applicants shall be nominated by the Public Service. You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta. You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage . Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements . The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website . Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt , and our team will be more than
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 February
- Language English
- Duration 5 years
- Credits 180
