Overview

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 Master of Science in Rural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Malta , 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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Reading, Writing and Speaking in English for Postgraduates

Directed Study

Application Tools and Research Methods

Soil and Water for Rural Sciences

Crop Management and Health

Animal Husbandry and Health

Techniques in Environmental Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Msida, Malta

Disciplines

Agriculture Environmental Sciences

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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71

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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%.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8933 EUR / year

≈ 8933 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

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Local/EU/EEA Applicants:

Annual Enrolment Fee: Eur 400

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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