Program Overview
This programme explores the life-world of young people and their engagement with the wider community in both local and global contexts. It is aimed at furthering your academic competencies in youth and community studies and to develop the expertise of youth work and youth policy practitioners, with an emphasis on evidence-based and reflective practice. This programme constitutes an important route into the youth work profession. Graduates may apply for the warrant of youth worker subject to meeting the requirements specified by Youth Work Profession Act, 2014. This programme explores the life-world of young people and their engagement with the wider community in both local and global contexts. It is aimed at furthering your academic competencies in youth and community studies and to develop the expertise of youth work and youth policy practitioners, with an emphasis on evidence-based and reflective practice. This programme constitutes an important route into the youth work profession. Graduates may apply for the warrant of youth worker subject to meeting the requirements specified by Youth Work Profession Act, 2014.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this programme, you will be prepared to work in different communities and social settings linked to youth and community work that among others include schools, youth centres and hubs, local councils and NGO's. Other areas are related to the voluntary sector, community activism, social enterprise, as well as social and research agencies. This programme offers an important pathway to the youth work profession. You may apply for the warrant of youth worker, subject to meeting the requirements specified by the Youth Work Profession Act, 2014. The degree also leads to other higher education qualifications that include doctoral studies.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 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) YTH5017 Psychological Perspectives of Youth 10 ECTS YTH5018 Research Methods in Youth and Community Studies 10 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) YTH5006 Youth Work, Youth Policy and Practice 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) YTH5005 Young People and Human Services: An Interagency Approach 5 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) YTH5003 The Sociology of Youth 10 ECTS YTH5004 Young People and Social Inclusion 10 ECTS YTH5007 Advanced Youth Work Practice 10 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) YTH5012 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 Youth and Community Studies under the auspices of the Faculty for Social Wellbeing.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Youth and Community Studies or the Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Studies obtained prior to 2004 or an Honours degree from the University of Malta or another university in an area of study that is deemed relevant by the Faculty Board, together with a minimum of two years' experience in a youth or community setting. Applicants applying for admission in terms of (c) will need to satisfy a board through an interview, that they have the necessary academic background, professional aptitude and disposition to follow the Course with profit. Notes and any other requirements 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 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 happy to help. After you rec
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
