Overview

The primary aim of the Master of Arts in Criminology (Preparatory Programme) course from the University of Malta is designed predominantly to provide you a serious of study units that cover the advanced themes in criminology and to prepare you for a research-based approach required at Masters level, thus contributing to a richer understanding of criminology. The programme is focused on encouraging your intellectual development.

The programme is predominantly theory-based, allowing you to understand the different subject areas that constitute criminology. You will acquire a wide range though in-depth understanding of the subject areas facilitating idea and thought organisation and application of new knowledge and skills to the real world. It is our vision that you will endeavour to integrate your previous course knowledge with that of criminology in order to provide a unique contribution to the field.

Career opportunites and access to further studies

This preparatory course to Criminology is the foundation needed to enter the Masters programme of Criminology if you have not met the pre-requisites needed. Upon successfully completing the superseding Masters programme, you will then be able to pursue a career as a criminologist.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Victimology

Police Leadership and Management

Psychology of the Courtroom

White Collar Crimes

Crime Mapping and Spatial Technologies

Sentencing, Penal Policy and Management in Corrections

Terrestrial Domains and Crime

Terrorism and Counter Terrorism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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University of Malta encourages all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Language

English

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61

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

30 ECTS

30 to 60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Msida, Malta

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology View 3 other preparation in Criminology in Malta

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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61

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Other requirements

General requirements

bachelor degree obtained with at least Category II from this University in an area of study deemed relevant by the Board or

a Bachelor degree from another university recognized by Senate comparable to the qualification indicated in paragraph (a)
the admission of applicants shall be made conditional on the result of an interview conducted by an interviewing board appointed for the purpose.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8500 EUR / year

≈ 8500 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

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Local/EU/EEA Applicants:

No fees apply
Total Tuition Fees: Eur 4,250 - Eur 8,500 for NON-EU/EEA applicants

Living costs

Msida

Malta

690 - 1170 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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