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Master in Education for Sustainable Development

University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition €10,800 (Non-EU)
Degree Master's
Duration 3 years
Delivery On Campus / Part-time
Location Msida, Malta
Language English

Program Overview

This programme of study aims to present students with: different perspectives of the environment, environmental education/education for sustainable development, the interaction between the environment and society, and sustainable development. different environmental and educational philosophical perspectives about/through/for approaches to ESD various educational contexts within the formal, non-formal and informal sectors experiences of different qualitative and quantitative research methods, and opportunities to manage and evaluate change. Moreover, each study unit offered will also have a very strong practical component providing prospective students with first hand experiences of current and prospective sustainable development issues. different perspectives of the environment, environmental education/education for sustainable development, the interaction between the environment and society, and sustainable development. Moreover, each study unit offered will also have a very strong practical component providing prospective students with first hand experiences of current and prospective sustainable development issues.

Career Opportunities

Career information is not specified for this program. Contact the university for details about career prospects.

Program Curriculum

Year 1 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EER5101 Different Paradigms of Development 5 ECTS EER5102 Principles of Education for Sustainable Development 5 ECTS EER5104 Humans, Society and the Environment 10 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EER5103 Transformative Pedagogies 5 ECTS EER5202 ESD Implementation Strategies 5 ECTS Year 2 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EER5105 Research Methods for Education for Sustainable Development 5 ECTS EER5201 Education for Sustainable Development Research Seminars 5 ECTS EER5203 Sustainable Development Law and Policy 5 ECTS Semester 2 EER5204 Education for Sustainable Development for Adults, Youth and Community 5 ECTS EER5205 Environmental Education and Communication 5 ECTS EER5216 Emerging Trends in ESD 5 ECTS Year 3 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) EER5301 Dissertation 30 ECTS This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the degree of Master in Education for Sustainable Development under the auspices of the Centre for Environmental Education and Research.

Admission Requirements

Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Notes and any other requirements The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of one of the following qualifications: any first cycle degree with at least second class honours or any first cycle degree and a minimum of three years’ relevant experience in a recognised sustainable development setting. All applicants shall be required to demonstrate that they have the necessary aptitude and disposition to follow the Course with profit. Professional aptitude and disposition shall be measured by means of a personal interview. Applicants who obtain less than 50% for the professional aptitude and disposition criterion shall automatically not be admitted into the Course. The maximum number of students that can be admitted into the course is 15 students. When the number is so limited and the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of places available, applicants shall be selected according to the following criteria, which shall be weighted as follows: degree type and classification – 20% experience in the area of the proposed study – 40% and professional aptitude and disposition – 40%. The interviewing board appointed by the Board of Studies shall be composed of at least three members. 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

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

€10,800 (Non-EU)

About University of Malta

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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 3 years
  • Credits 90