Master of Arts in Management of Social Care Services
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
This programme adopts an interdisciplinary approach to management in the social care field. It provides a specific, yet holistic, postgraduate qualification in the management of social care services which ֠to this date ֠does not exist on the local market. It is a learning platform rooted in the social sciences and strategic management. It will adopt a proactive method of learning wherein you are presented with empirical and hypothetical case scenarios involving the administration of social care organisations and institutions, both domestically and abroad. It will equip you to become a future practitioner with a professional skills portfolio that will help you manage, develop and reengineer your organisations and projects. Field placements will help to achieve this objective. The programme will provide innovative insights into managerial, social and economic niches, including the knowledge and skills that are of particular importance to the sector, such as Social Marketing. This programme adopts an interdisciplinary approach to management in the social care field. It provides a specific, yet holistic, postgraduate qualification in the management of social care services which ֠to this date ֠does not exist on the local market. It is a learning platform rooted in the social sciences and strategic management. It will adopt a proactive method of learning wherein you are presented with empirical and hypothetical case scenarios involving the administration of social care organisations and institutions, both domestically and abroad. It will equip you to become a future practitioner with a professional skills portfolio that will help you manage, develop and reengineer your organisations and projects. Field placements will help to achieve this objective. The programme will provide innovative insights into managerial, social and economic niches, including the knowledge and skills that are of particular importance to the sector, such as Social Marketing. This programme adopts an
Career Opportunities
Both the Public Sector and the University of Malta have already highlighted the need for a specialised postgraduate qualification in the leadership and management of social care services. Thus, this qualification will provide you with career opportunities in the management of a wide array of governmental entities, non-governmental organisations and other private sector entities that are active in the social and humanitarian field. These are also in constant need to upgrade the talent platform of their human resources. As a graduate, you may choose to further your studies to doctoral degrees.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 5 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during semester 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) SWP5207 Specialised Field Placement 10 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) MGT5909 Evidence-Based Management 5 ECTS SWB5001 Advanced Research Methods 5 ECTS Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) MGT5208 Cognitive Heuristics and Judgment in Managerial Decision Making 5 ECTS PPL5008 Good Governance and Leadership 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SWP5137 Social Change and Social Cohesion 5 ECTS SWP5208 Resource Management of Social Care Organisations 5 ECTS Year 2 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) MGT5107 Managing Service Excellence 5 ECTS MGT5202 Strategic HR and Organisational Behaviour 5 ECTS SWP5200 * Research Professional Portfolio 25 ECTS SWP5212 Organisational Leadership 5 ECTS * Work on the Research Professional Protfolio is expected to start in semester 1 of academic year 2027/8 and continue up to the end of the Summer Semester of acadmeic year 2027/8. Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) MGT5087 Organisational Development and Change Management 5 ECTS SWP5214 Quality Management and Evaluation of Social Services 5 ECTS Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) MGT5167 Project Management 5 ECTS SWP5133 Supervision in Social Work 5 ECTS This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the
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 Social Policy, Social Work, Youth and Community Studies, Psychology, Criminology, Social Wellbeing Studies, Management, Public Administration, Public Policy, Marketing, Banking and Finance or in any other area of study which the Board of Studies, deems to be relevant and a minimum of two years of practice in an area deemed relevant by the Board of Studies. 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 October
- Language English
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 90
