Overview

Students who will follow this Physical Education course at the University of Malta will specialise in Pedagogical Content Knowledge (after having obtained a first-cycle degree at first-cycle level in Content Knowledge), in Educational Context Knowledge and in Educational Research and Inquiry.

These are intrinsically related to the Field Placement in schools. Furthermore, the wider educational context will be included in the programme through Educational Themes and Creative Positive Learning Environments. The MTL bridges theory and practice thereby forming educators as reflective, inquiring and collegial professionals. It promotes teaching and learning for democracy and social justice.

Career opportunities

On completion of the MTL one is eligible to apply for a teacher's warrant and is fully qualified to teach in schools and to start a career in a field related to Education. The course also leads to further study in the field should one wish to obtain a degree of specialisation in Education.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Themes in Education

Contemporary Issues in Physical Education

Pedagogy and Assessment of Physical Education

Competencies in Teaching Physical Education

Early Movers and Primary Physical Education

Pedagogy of Theoretical Components in Examined Physical Education

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 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

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Msida, Malta

Disciplines

Education Sport and Exercise Science

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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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apart from being in possession of a first cycle degree obtained with at least Second Class (Honours) or Category II as indicated further below, applicants shall:

submit a Police Good Conduct Certificate issued by the Commissioner of Police in terms of the Conduct Certificates Ordinance and
not be included in the Register established under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act .

Physical Education

In addition to the requirements for admission applicants shall be in possession of the following:

For Physical Education: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in sport and/or physical education, which must include a minimum of 10 ECTS credits in taught study-units in Physical Education curricular practical content covering the following areas: individual sports, team sports and fundamental motor skills.

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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

10800 EUR / year

≈ 10800 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Non-EU/Non-EEA Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 21,600
Yr 1: Eur 10,800 - Yr 2: Eur 10,800

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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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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