Master of Science (Rural and Environmental Sciences)
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The course takes an interdisciplinary approach to addressing current issues of concern relating to the two areas of study, based on the rationale that there are strong interlinkages between environmental, planning, rural, urban, and other social and economic concerns. Learning outcomes include a solid understanding of key aspects of these disciplines and of the complex issues with which professionals are often confronted. Throughout the course, you will be trained in a range of skills from both the natural and social sciences, enabling you to critically address your area of research specialization in a holistic and integrated fashion. You will also gain experience in practical applications through hands-on projects throughout the course, and will also be able to focus on an area of particular interest to you through directed study units and through your dissertation research.
Career Opportunities
The course provides career opportunities in a variety of aspects of environmental management and planning and/or rural sciences, including with government agencies, with private sector consultancies and with international organizations, including those within the European Union as also the United Nations system.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose two study-units to the value of 5 ECTS credits each from the elective study-units on offer during the year. Subject to agreement by the Board, students may be allowed to register for other study-units in lieu of the elective study-units on offer. Year and Summer Semester Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) RFS5002 Dissertation 70 ECTS 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) EMP5025 Research Skills 5 ECTS RFS5001 Directed Study 5 ECTS Semester 1 Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) RFS5003 Soil and Water for Rural Sciences 5 ECTS RFS5004 Crop Management and Health 5 ECTS RFS5005 Animal Husbandry and Health 5 ECTS Semester 2 Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) IES5028 Techniques in Environmental Analysis 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 Institute of Earth Systems.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications A first cycle degree obtained with Second Class (Honours) or better, in a discipline related to Earth Systems, or in any other area of study which the Board considers as relevant, and obtained within the ten years previous to registration for the Course. The Board may, at its discretion, recommend the admission of applicants in possession of a first cycle degree obtained with Third Class (Honours), in an area of study which the Board considers as relevant, and obtained within the ten years previous to registration for the Course. Such applicants shall become eligible to join the Master's course on successful completion of the Preparatory Programme with an average mark of at least 55%. Applicants whose first degree was obtained more than ten years previous to registration for the Course may also be admitted, provided that they produce sufficient proof of their competence to follow the Course. The Board may, at its discretion, require such applicants to follow a supplementary or preparatory programme. All applicants may be asked to demonstrate competence in those skills required by the nature of the proposed research via an extended interview and/or the submission of appropriate documentation. In cases where significant deficiencies are identified, the Board may, at its discretion, require applicants to follow a supplementary and/or 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 webpag
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
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