The University of Malta Gozo Campus is offering a ‘Master of Arts in Islands and Small States Studies (Gozo) course’ which will start in February 2015.

The course is spread over two years of part-time study. Lecture sessions at the Gozo Campus are normally held on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.

The aim of the programme is to impart knowledge on Islands and Small State issues and to provide the opportunity for students to conduct research on the same issues by submitting assignments and writing a dissertation.

On completion of this course students should be able to understand the special problems and opportunities faced by Small States and Small Island Jurisdictions with regard to environmental, economic, social and international relations concerns, depending on the major and minor areas of study chosen by the students.

Students should also be able to conduct research and write a dissertation on islands and small states issues.

A student following the MA(ISSS) will be expected to follow study units to which 90 ECTS are assigned as follows:

– A major area of study (40 ECTS – about 240 taught contact hours)

– A minor area of study (16 ECTS – about 96 taught contact hours)

– A research methodology course (4 ECTS – about 24 taught contact hours)

– Writing of a dissertation under supervision (30 ECTS – by research)

Two areas of study are currently offered as part of the Masters in Islands and Small States studies – MA(ISSS): Environmental Studies and Economics Studies

Further information about the course may be viewed here.

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