Program Overview
The subject areas of this programme correspond to the Departments of the Faculty, and to the research interests and activities within each, including civil, structural, building engineering, architectural, building and conservation science, built heritage, architectural and urban design, planning and construction management, and interdisciplinary themes, in which guidance and supervision can be offered, and subject to the availability of resources as determined by the Faculty Board. You will typically follow a short-directed reading component, deliver a presentation related to the research, and embark on the preparation of a dissertation, based on work of an advanced or original nature that you will undertake.
Career Opportunities
Research degrees are not intended to lead to specific professional career paths except for academia, but allow access to further study at the University of Malta and foreign institutions abroad.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Year and Summer Semester Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) BEN5001 Dissertation 85 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) BEN5004 Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods 5 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 Science - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty for the Built Environment.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a first cycle degree awarded by this University, or any other higher education institution recognized for this purpose, in an area of study deemed relevant by the Board and approved by Senate. The degree which must be pegged at Level 6 on the Malta Qualifications Framework, should comprise not less than 180 ECTS credits and should be classified at least at Second Class Honours or Category II. Applicants in possession of a first cycle degree classified with Third Class Honours or Category III may also be allowed to join the Course provided that they are first admitted into a Preparatory Programme and they shall become eligible to join the Master’s course on successful completion of the Preparatory Programme, if an average mark of at least 55% is obtained. Applicants may be asked to demonstrate competence in those skills required by the nature of the proposed research via an extended interview and the submission of appropriate documentation, provided that where deficiencies are identified applicants shall be required to take specific study-units intended to compensate for the deficit. Applicants whose first degree was obtained more than 10 years previous to their application for the Course may also be admitted, provided that they provide sufficient proof of their competence to follow the Course with profit. The Faculty Board may, at its discretion, require such applicants to follow 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 compar
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€13,400 (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
