The Islands and Small States Institute within the University of Malta is offering three courses at the University Gozo Campus, a Masters Course on Islands and Small States, and two diploma courses, one on Gozo Studies and one on Lace Studies.

The Master of Arts in Islands and Small States Studies Course is spread over two years of part-time study. 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.

The Gozo Studies Diploma Course is spread over two years of part-time study. This course covers a variety of topics related to Gozo, including economic development, doing business in Gozo, visual arts and music in Gozo, the physical environment, history, governance, culture and dialects.

The Lace Studies Diploma Course is spread over two years of part-time study. This course covers a variety of topics related to lace making, including its history, its business aspects and various technical methods utilised in this practice.

Lecture sessions for all of the three courses will be held at the University Gozo Campus, normally on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.

For further information please click on the individual course links above or contact Ms Daniela Galea, Administrator, Islands and Small States Institute, University of Malta Tel: +356 2134 4879 Email: islands@um.edu.mt

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