Master of Arts in Insurance and Risk Management
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Insurance and Risk Management is assessed mainly on the research dissertation which you will be supervised on a one-to-one basis, and a taught section on research methodology. If you are intending to pursue an academic career, it would be ideal if you seek counsel from the Department of Insurance within FEMA, as some specialisms may require skills that can more easily be provided via the taught programmes. The Master of Arts in Insurance and Risk Management is assessed mainly on the research dissertation which you will be supervised on a one-to-one basis, and a taught section on research methodology. If you are intending to pursue an academic career, it would be ideal if you seek counsel from the Department of Insurance within FEMA, as some specialisms may require skills that can more easily be provided via the taught programmes.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate with an MA in Insurance and Risk Management, you will be eligible for a career in the Insurance public/private sector. As noted above in the learning outcomes, the skills gained will prepare you for PhD studies or any other research areas.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Students are required to obtain a total of 90 ECTS credits over a period of 3 Semesters of full-time study. 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) EMA5900 Dissertation 70 ECTS * Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 1 of academic year 2025-26 and continue up to the end of the Summer Semester of academic year 2025-26. Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) INS5014 Applied IRM Research Techniques 5 ECTS INS5022 Advanced Enterprise Risk Management 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) INS5000 Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) 5 ECTS Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of students and time-table constraints) Students are required to choose ONE of the following elective study-units to the value of 5 ECTS. INS5020 Applied Ethical Behaviour 5 ECTS INS5027 Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) 5 ECTS This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the degree of Master of Arts - M.A. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications A first cycle degree obtained with at least Second Class (Honours) or Category II in an area of study deemed relevant by the Board of Studies responsible for the area of study applied for. Applicants in possession of a degree with Third Class (Honours) or Category III may also be considered provided that the programme of study they will be following comprises not less than 30 ECTS credits for taught study-units. Applicants in possession of the degree with Third Class (Honours) or Category III shall satisfy the Board of Studies that they are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience. Such applicants shall be allowed to proceed to the research component subject to the attainment of an average mark of at least 55% in the taught component. Applicants in possession of a qualification deemed by Senate, on the recommendation of the relevant Board of Studies, to be comparable to the qualifications listed above, may also be considered: provided that, in appropriate cases, where applicants lack essential knowledge in the area of study, the Board of Studies may require students admitted to the Course to follow and pass supplementary study-unit/s in the said area to which a maximum of 12 ECTS credits are assigned, in addition to the programme of study. The admission of applicants may be made conditional on the result of an interview conducted for the purpose. 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
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 2 years
- Credits 90
