Overview

The Library and Information Sciences degree at the University of Malta promotes research in the field by integrating traditional and digital theories and practices. It also aims to enhance librarians and information professionals’ careers and give them a body of knowledge and experience to position themselves in the local and international communities.

The degree is structured around the concept of a one-year common compulsory course that covers the main library and information theories and practices. After the first year, students will be asked to choose between: Stream A – Library and Information Management; Stream B – Rare Books and Manuscripts.

Career opportunities

The course provides specialised and diversified knowledge in theory and practice-based library and information disciplines to work in public and private national and international institutions.
Furthermore, students will be able to further their studies at doctoral level.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Libraries: Theory, Principles and Practices

Cataloguing Standards, Authority Files and Classification

Electronic Records and Digital Humanities

Legal and Ethical Issues of the Information Professions

Reference, Information Services and Methods of Evaluation

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
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

Library Science Information Technology (IT)

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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95

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71

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Course is open to applicants in possession of:

a first cycle degree obtained with at least Second Class (Honours) or Category II in Knowledge and Information Management, awarded by this University or any other higher education institution recognised by Senate or
a first cycle degree obtained with a Third Class (Honours) or Category III in Knowledge and Information Management, awarded by this University or any other higher education institution recognised by Senate or
a first cycle degree obtained with at least Second Class (Honours) or Category II in any other subject, awarded by the University or any other higher education institution recognised by Senate, provided that they satisfy the Board that they are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience, obtained following their first cycle degree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

3600 EUR / year

≈ 3600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

1600 EUR / year

≈ 1600 EUR / year

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Local/EU/EEA:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 4,800
Fee per semester: Eur 800

Non-EU/Non-EEA:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800
Yr 1: Eur 5,400 - Yr 2: Eur 5,400 - Yr 3: NIL

Living costs

Msida

Malta

690 - 1170 EUR / month

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General requirements

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