Program Overview
This programme requires you to collaborate with your supervisor to identify a topic of interest and then design and execute your own research programme in the chosen area. The dissertation topics are extremely varied, ranging from experimental and corpus-based studies to more theoretical work. Ultimately, whether or not a topic is accepted depends on the collaborating ability that you and your supervisor will have in managing to identify a topic that is of interest to both of you.
Career Opportunities
As a successful holder of this degree, you will be able to enter a career, both locally and abroad, as a linguist, computational linguist, copywriter, editor, accent coach, researcher, teacher and as a speech or language therapist. If you would like to further your studies, or are interested in pursuing a career as an academic, the option of doing a doctorate is available at the University of Malta or at a foreign institution abroad.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Semester 2 LIN5001 * Dissertation 80 ECTS LIN5011 ** Advanced Research Methods in Linguistics 1 6 ECTS * Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 2 of academic year 2025-26 and continue up to the end of Semester 2 of academic year 2026-27. ** Study-unit LIN5011 starts in Semester 2 of academic year 2025-26 and continues up to the end of Semester 1 of academic year 2026-27. Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) LIN5012 Advanced Research Methods in Linguistics 2 4 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 in Linguistics - M.A. - under the auspices of the Institute of Linguistics and Language Technology.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications a Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours in Linguistics or in an area of study that includes a substantial amount of study-units in Linguistics or an area related to Linguistics or a Bachelor degree with at least Category II in an area of study that includes a substantial amount of study-units in Linguistics or an area related to Linguistics, provided that such applicants may 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 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 receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.
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 February
- Language English
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 90
