Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Social Impact Assessment will equip you with the necessary academic skills to commission, design, implement and/or interpret social impact assessments. This programme is targeted for sociology/social science graduates and individuals with a strong research methods background, who may wish to practice in the fields of applied sociology and policy making. The programme of study will comprise of 12 study units, each having 5 ECTS, and a Project, comprising 30ECTS. The Study units will be coordinated by lecturers mainly from the Department of Sociology, but also from other Departments and Faculties. By the end of the course, through a culmination of knowledge, hands-on experience and thorough research, your refined expertise will be reflected in a 15,000-20,000 supervised project, which will be submitted for examination and presented orally to a group symposium. The Master of Arts in Social Impact Assessment will equip you with the necessary academic skills to commission, design, implement and/or interpret social impact assessments. This programme is targeted for sociology/social science graduates and individuals with a strong research methods background, who may wish to practice in the fields of applied sociology and policy making. The programme of study will comprise of 12 study units, each having 5 ECTS, and a Project, comprising 30ECTS. The Study units will be coordinated by lecturers mainly from the Department of Sociology, but also from other Departments and Faculties. By the end of the course, through a culmination of knowledge, hands-on experience and thorough research, your refined expertise will be reflected in a 15,000-20,000 supervised project, which will be submitted for examination and presented orally to a group symposium.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate, you will be well-equipped to work in various sectors, including government agencies, non-profit organisations, consulting firms, and research institutions. The demand for such professionals exists both in Malta and internationally, as various development proposals are requiring SIAs. Moreover, one expects that the policy fields requiring SIAs will expand in the near future. Hence, this course will cater for both Maltese and international students. Additionally, this program provides a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing doctoral studies or academic positions in the field of social impact assessment and evaluation.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SOC5019 Introduction to Social Impact Assessment 5 ECTS SOC5021 Space and Place 5 ECTS SOC5023 SIA and the Policy Process (1): The Policy and Legal Context 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SOC5025 Economy and Society 5 ECTS SOC5027 Tourism and Society 5 ECTS SOC5028 SIA and the Policy Process (2): Management, Reporting and Decision-Making 5 ECTS Year 2 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SOC5012 Principles of Research Design 5 ECTS SOC5024 Environment and Society 5 ECTS SOC5030 SIA Standards and Monitoring 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SOC5018 Research Analysis in Practice 5 ECTS SOC5026 Health and Society 5 ECTS SOC5029 Assessing Social Impacts 5 ECTS Summer Period Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SOC5031 * Project 30 ECTS * Work on the project is expected to start in semester 1 of academic year 2026-27 and continues up to the end of the year. Requirement for the award of the MA in Social Impact Assessment: 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. Depending on the nature of the programme, 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 m
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€10,800 (Non-EU)
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University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 90
