Master in Lifelong Career Guidance and Development
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The Master in Lifelong Career Guidance and Development provides students with knowledge, skills and competences commensurate with the professional standards of career guidance. The course provides interdisciplinary theoretical background and practical experience in essential aspects of lifelong career guidance and development. The overall aim of the course is to promote and develop the services of career guidance in Malta by raising its professional standards. This programme is offered as an interfaculty programme of the Centre for Labour Studies and the Faculty of Education. The Master in Lifelong Career Guidance and Development provides students with knowledge, skills and competences commensurate with the professional standards of career guidance. The course provides interdisciplinary theoretical background and practical experience in essential aspects of lifelong career guidance and development. The overall aim of the course is to promote and develop the services of career guidance in Malta by raising its professional standards. This programme is offered as an interfaculty programme of the Centre for Labour Studies and the Faculty of Education.
Career Opportunities
The course can be useful to prospective employment as career guidance professionals in the public and private sectors. Graduates may work in different settings such as educational institutions, employment agencies and human resource departments in the public and private sectors.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CLS5101 Sociology of Work 4 ECTS CLS5102 The Labour Market 4 ECTS COU5401 Skills in Vocational Guidance and Counselling for Career Guidance Practitioners 4 ECTS EDS5602 Guidance Theories, Models and Strategies 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CLS1206 Research Methods and Design 4 ECTS CLS5103 Placement in Career Guidance Settings 4 ECTS CLS5104 Career Guidance Tools 4 ECTS CLS5110 Service Provision for Different Client Groups 4 ECTS Year 2 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) EDS5608 Career Guidance Practice 8 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EDS5603 Professional Development 4 ECTS EDS5604 Career Guidance Management 4 ECTS EDS5606 Career Development and Lifelong Learning 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CLS5107 The Workplace 4 ECTS Students are required to choose ONE elective study-unit to the value of 4 ECTS credits from the following: CLS5111 Applied Quantitative Techniques for Career Guidance 4 ECTS CLS5112 Applied Qualitative Techniques for Career Guidance 4 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) EDS5609 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 Master in Lifelong Career Guidance and Development under the auspices of the Centre for Labour Studies and the Faculty of Education.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications A first cycle degree with at least Category IIB in an area of study deemed relevant by the Board of Studies. In exceptional cases, the Admissions Board, on the recommendation of the Board, may admit into the Course applicants in possession of a first cycle degree with Category III, provided that it is satisfied that such applicants have obtained other qualifications, including relevant experience, following their first cycle degree. Applicants in possession of the Postgraduate Diploma in Lifelong Career Guidance may be allowed to join Part Two of the Course, if they have completed sucessfully the Postgraduate Diploma programme with a minimum average mark of 65%. Notes and any other requirements Applicants shall be required to attend a personal interview to demonstrate that they have the necessary aptitude and disposition to follow the course with profit. The maximum number of students that can be admitted to the course is 15 students. 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 t
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€10,800 (Non-EU)
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 3 years
- Credits 90
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