The University Centres cover the following areas of study:
The
Centre for Communication Technology specialises in communication
studies, journalism, library and information studies, library
information and archive studies, integrated marketing communications.
There are also centres for Environmental Education and Research,
Gerontology, European Documentation and Research, Euro-Mediterranean
Educational Research and Labour Studies.
The University Institutes have responsibility for the following areas of study:
Agriculture,
Anglo-Italian Studies, Baroque Studies, Design and Development of
Thinking, Energy Technology, Forensic Studies, Nursing, Midwifery,
Communication Therapy, Dental Technology, Environmental Health, Medical
Laboratory Science, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry,
Radiography, Health Services Management, Linguistics, Maltese Studies,
Masonry and Construction Research, Mediterranean Anthropology,
Contemporary Mediterranean Studies, Geography, Hispanic Studies,
History of Mediterranean Civilisation, Music Studies, Theatre Studies,
Physical Education and Sport, Public Administration and Management,
Diplomatic Studies, Environment Studies, Insular Coastal Dynamics,
Islands and Small States Studies,
The University's Gozo Centre
runs a number of pre-tertiary short and long courses in Malta's smaller
sister island, Gozo and provides logistical support for University
courses.
First cycle degree courses vary in length from three to four years, depending on the specialisation and the area of study.
Masters' courses are usually one to two years’ long full-time or three years’ long part-time.
Doctoral
studies through research last from three to eight years, depending on
whether research is conducted on a full-time or a part-time basis.