Master of Arts in English (Literary Studies)
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The MA in English Literary Studies is a newly furbished taught postgraduate course that is designed to be the next step for BA and BA (Hons) English students with an interest in literature and literary studies. It builds on and deepens the reading you will have done and the skills that you will have acquired at undergraduate level. The MA is also distinguished in its local 'flavour'; while it is in many respects comparable with prestigious English MAs offered abroad, it has an identity that makes it specific to the University of Malta, reflecting a unique historical, cultural and geographical situatedness. By the end of the course, you will be able to deliver a dissertation which will contribute to existing research and literature of your choice, with the intricate and concise guidance of the assigned supervisor.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this MA, you will be allowed to enter a variety of areas and the possibility of alternative MA progressions in interdisciplinary areas, ranging from publishing, editing, proofreading, writing, and so forth. The skills acquired will also make you favourable in competitive roles such as journaling and management. If you would like to further your studies and pursue an academic career, then you may choose to enrol in a doctorate programme offered either locally or internationally.
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) ENG5100 Critical Debates in Literary Studies 10 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) ENG5056 Research Methods 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) ENG5078 In Our Time: The Novel View 5 ECTS ENG5101 Writing the Mediterranean 1 5 ECTS ENG5102 Writing the Mediterranean 2 5 ECTS Year 2 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) ENG5073 Putting Modernism Together 5 ECTS ENG5074 Voice and Diversity 5 ECTS ENG5075 Critical and Creative Writing 5 ECTS ENG5076 Hamlets 5 ECTS ENG5079 Writing from the Edge 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s ENG5080 The Post-Literary 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) ENG5015 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 of Arts - M.A. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Arts. In addition to the total number of credits for the programme (90 ECTS credits), students may apply to the Board to register for the extra study-unit listed hereunder. Extra study-units cannot substitute compulsory, elective or optional study-units that form part of the official Senate-approved programme of studies, and do not count towards the Year Average Mark or towards the Final Weighted Average Mark. The conditions and criteria for Extra study-units can be accessed here Semester 2 ENG5119 Creative Writing: Postgraduate Tutorials and Mentoring 5 ECTS
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with Second Class or better in the same or in a closely related area of study as the area of study applied for,provided that the Board may consider applicants in possession of the Degree with Third Class Honours only if it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience, obtained following the first cycle degree or/li> the degree of Bachelor of Arts in the same or in a closely related area of study as that applied for, with an average mark of not less than 55% in that area or a degree from this or from another university which the Board considers as comparable to any of the degrees indicated in paragraphs (a) and (b) above. This comparability may, in exceptional cases, extend to applicants proposing a research topic which in itself bridges the area of study of the first degree and the one being applied for. In such cases, applicants would be required to attend an interview to assess their suitability, in accordance with procedures established by the Board. Notes and any other requirements Supplementary and Preparatory Programme the Board may require applicants admitted under paragraphs (b) and if necessary (c) to follow and pass supplementary study-units and/li> applicants in possession of a degree with Third Class Honours or Category III shall be required to complete a preparatory programme. 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 o
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
