The specific focus of the programme will be to provide you with a systematic understanding of the concepts and characteristics of tourism as an area of academic and applied study, together with an in-depth examination of both the nature and characteristics of international operations. It will also provide you with the ability to evaluate products, services and operational issues within tourism environments, and foster comprehensive independent study and research. The programme is primarily assessed through the submission of a research dissertation on a topic of your chosen field of research. In addition, you will have to complete the unit Advanced Research in Tourism. If you would like to register for the MA, then you should initially submit a research proposal outlining the proposed research topic and proposed research methodologies. Guidelines regarding the required research proposal are available online.
A first cycle degree obtained with at least Second Class (Honours) or Category II in an area of study deemed relevant by the Board of Studies responsible for the area of study applied for. Applicants in possession of a degree with Third Class (Honours) or Category III may also be considered provided that the programme of study they will be following comprises not less than 30 ECTS credits for taught study-units.
Applicants in possession of the degree with Third Class (Honours) or Category III shall satisfy the Board of Studies that they are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience. Such applicants shall be allowed to proceed to the research component subject to the attainment of an average mark of at least 55% in the taught component.
Applicants in possession of a qualification deemed by Senate, on the recommendation of the relevant Board of Studies, to be comparable to the qualifications listed above, may also be considered:
provided that, in appropriate cases, where applicants lack essential knowledge in the area of study, the Board of Studies may require students admitted to the Course to follow and pass supplementary study-unit/s in the said area to which a maximum of 12 ECTS credits are assigned, in addition to the programme of study.
The admission of applicants may be made conditional on the result of an interview conducted for the purpose.
You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.
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Semester 1
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 2 of academic year 2026-27 and continue up to the end of the Summer Semester of academic year 2027-28.
Use research skills which are library or internet-based and to collect primary data.
Provide and receive constructive criticism from a group of colleagues.
Facilitate and explore in-depth, innovative research work at Masters' level which achieves the synthesis of practical, critical and theoretical concerns in tourism.
Apply and articulate research methodologies in tourism.
Demonstrate technical and professional accomplishment in the rendering and dissemination of a final research dissertation and presentation.
Non EU Applicants:
Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800
Yr 1: Eur 5,400 - Yr 2: Eur 5,400
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The MA will provide opportunities for advanced career progression, continued professional and personal development and opportunities for further academic study such as a PhD or professional doctorate within the field of tourism or related areas. The range of career opportunities is wide and varied especially when considering that the tourism and hospitality sectors are one of the largest economic sectors within Europe and internationally.
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