Master of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Society
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The M.A. in Philosophy, Politics and Society is a postgraduate taught programme covering a broad spectrum of ideas and topics at the intersections between philosophy, politics and society. It delves into the works and theories of a variety of contemporary thinkers, encouraging you to engage actively in analysis and critique informed by different philosophical approaches. The programme also offers you the opportunity to undertake specialized studies guided by an assigned mentor and carry out in-depth research while writing a dissertation on a topic of your choice. This programme is a unique opportunity to take a dive into how thinking about politics and society helps understand and shape our world. It is open to both philosophy graduates wishing to deepen their knowledge of contemporary social and political thought, and to graduates in another area (e.g. humanities, law, media, political science, social policy, etc.) seeking to add a philosophical dimension to their intellectual formation and professional development.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the taught Master of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Society you will be equipped with a number of skills that can help you find employment in a variety of spheres. As the programme requires you to engage seriously with texts, your critical faculties will be developed to their higher potential. In addition, the emphasis on the writing will enable you to think and write both coherently and analytically. These skills will prove invaluable advantage in the competition for employment. More specifically, the MA programme equips you with the kind of knowledge and transferable skills that are highly regarded in spheres such as policy development and analysis, journalism and communications, and civil society engagement in European and international institutions and organizations. As a successful graduate, you will be eligible to apply for the Doctoral programme of studies offered by the department of Philosophy as well a variety of other doctoral programmes at the University of Malta and other universities
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) PHI5015 Directed Study 1: Reading Contemporary Social and Political Philosophy 5 ECTS PHI5016 Democracy: Models, Principles, and Contemporary Challenges 5 ECTS PHI5017 The Nature of Social Reality 5 ECTS PHI5018 Selving, Civic Virtues and Civil Society 5 ECTS PHI5102 Communications and Community 5 ECTS PHI5107 Law, Sovereignty and Cosmopolitanism 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) PHI5013 Directed Study 2: Designing the Dissertation Project 5 ECTS PHI5019 The Philosophy of Mobility and Migration 5 ECTS PHI5020 Radical Political Philosophy: Rancière, Badiou and Žižek 5 ECTS PHI5021 Pluralism in Post-Secular Social Geographies 5 ECTS PHI5022 The Politics of Posthumanism 5 ECTS PHI5023 Special Topic in Philosophy, Politics and Society 5 ECTS Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS credits Year 2 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) PHI5011 Dissertation 30 ECTS Requirement for successful completion of Year 2: 30 ECTS credits Requirement for award of Master of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Society: 90 ECTS credits 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.
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 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. The Board may allow applicants possessing a degree other than those specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) to join the Course subject to an interview to establish whether they have sufficient proficiency and background to be able to profit from the Course. 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
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
