Program Overview
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree provides a comprehensive knowledge of and training in the core legal subjects of a substantive law nature. The main areas of the law which will be covered during the course include Public Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Commercial Law, Environmental and Resources Law, Media, Communications and Technology Law, Legal History and Methodology and European and Comparative Law. The course requires you as a prospective student to acquire a detailed knowledge of the basic principles of law and also good knowledge of substantive law. Various elective study units are offered throughout the course which you must sit for end of semester examinations. You are also encouraged to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility learning period in the first semester of your final year of studies, as we believe a diverse and multicultural academic journey will make you better practitioners of the law. The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree provides a comprehensive knowledge of and training in the core legal subjects of a substantive law nature. The main areas of the law which will be covered during the course include Public Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Commercial Law, Environmental and Resources Law, Media, Communications and Technology Law, Legal History and Methodology and European and Comparative Law. The course requires you as a prospective student to acquire a detailed knowledge of the basic principles of law and also good knowledge of substantive law. Various elective study units are offered throughout the course which you must sit for end of semester examinations. You are also encouraged to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility learning period in the first semester of your final year of studies, as we believe a diverse and multicultural academic journey will make you better practitioners of the law. The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writ
Career Opportunities
The course will enable you to pursue a range of postgraduate studies, where you can read for a degree that leads into the profession of Advocate or Notary Public, the Master of Laws in European and Comparative Law, the Master of Laws in International Law, the Master of Arts in Mediation, the Master of Arts in Human Rights and Democratization of Governance, and the Master of Ars in Ocean Governance. As a graduate, you will be equipped with knowledge and skills which may be utilised in other careers (as in the public service, banking and in other commercial occupations).
Program Curriculum
Year 1 In addition to the compulsory study-units (56 ECTS), students are required to choose 4 ECTS from the elective study-units for a total of 60 ECTS. Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CRL1010 Principles of Criminal Law 10 ECTS (NC) CVL1024 Philosophy of Law 6 ECTS (NC) PBL1015 Constitutional Law 8 ECTS (NC) Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CVL1018 Roman Law 1 4 ECTS (NC) ERL1002 Environmental Justice 4 ECTS (NC) MCT1005 Introduction to Law 6 ECTS (NC) Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) CRL1008 Family Violence Law 4 ECTS CVL1013 Introduction to Legal Anthropology 4 ECTS ERL1001 Development Planning Legislation 4 ECTS ERL1003 Selected Topics in Environmental Law 4 ECTS LHM1000 Aspects from the Legal Development of Maltese Commercial Law from 1800 4 ECTS LHM1003 Legislation under the First Responsible Government 1921-1930, 1932-1933 4 ECTS LHM1014 History of Police Law: The British Period 1814 -1964 4 ECTS LHM1017 Introduction to Legal History 4 ECTS LHM1021 The Historical Development of the Maltese Criminal Code 4 ECTS LHM1022 Historical Sources of the Maltese Constitutional Law 4 ECTS MCT1003 European Media Law 4 ECTS MCT1004 Mental Health Law 4 ECTS MCT2011 Press Law 4 ECTS PBL1009 Local Government Law 4 ECTS PBL1011 Parliament: Functions, Procedure, Practice and Field Studies 4 ECTS PBL1103 Malta as Contributor and Respondent before the European Court of Human Rights 4 ECTS PHI1014 Political Philosophy 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CML1001 Basic Notions of Commercial Law 4 ECTS (NC) CVL1000 Comparative Legal Systems and Legal Pluralism 4 ECTS (NC) CVL1019 Roman Law 2 6 ECTS (NC) ECL2000 Introduction to European Union Law 4 ECTS (NC) Year 2 In addition t
Admission Requirements
General Entry Requirements Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Special Course Requirements two passes at Grade C or better at Advanced Matriculation Level or equivalent in English and Maltese, and three passes at Intermediate Matriculation Level or equivalent, one of which at grade C or better, in subjects chosen as follows: one subject from Group 2, one subject from Group 3, and another subject (except English and Maltese) or a degree at MQF level 6 in any area of study awarded by the University of Malta or any other higher education institution recognized by Senate, and a pass at Grade C or better at Advanced Matriculation level or equivalent in Maltese, provided that if the degree is in Maltese a pass at Grade C or better at Advanced Matriculation Level or equivalent in English is also required. Notes and any other requirements The Faculty Admissions Committee will consider applications from mature applicants (adult learners) only from those who; are in possession of Advanced Level passes at Grade C or better in both Maltese and English, and have applied for the course by 31 August 2025 at 2pm. Such applicants will be called to attend an interview. Further details regarding the assessment of mature applicants (adult learners) are available here . Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct. 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
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
Non EU Applicants: Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500 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 4 years
- Credits 240
