Overview

Whether it’s human behaviour, biology, culture and values in a past or present society, in this Anthropology course at the University of Malta you will be encouraged to advance a unique perspective on any aspect of a human demographic. This can range from the environment, race, ethnicity, psychology, food, religion, urban development and medical practices. You will be tasked with writing on your chosen setting at length, which will sharpen your discipline in answering a vast research question.

Learning outcomes

Understand a multitude of anthropological theories and apply them to a research question

Obtain a strong background in social sciences

Develop your interest in international field research

Learn how to make use of archival resources and to write academically about the field

Collect data for research analysis and apply sources and references to strengthen your writing.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dissertation

The Research Process

Methods of Research

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-23 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

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EU students: They will be accepting late applications for a number of courses until 15 September.

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

Anthropology

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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

Applicants must be in possession of:

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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7200 EUR / year

≈ 7200 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Local/EU/EEA Applicants:

Annual Enrolment Fee: Eur 400

Non-EU/Non-EEA Applicants:

Yr 1: Eur 10,800 / Yr 2: NIL

Living costs

Msida

Malta

690 - 1170 EUR / month

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Funding

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