The EDRC is a research, consultancy and teaching centre in European Policy Studies. Interest in European Studies has grown exponentially over the years, especially following Malta’s accession to the EU. The EDRC's student population includes an ever-growing number of non-Maltese students.
The EDRC organises the following courses in European Studies at the University of Malta:
The Bachelor and Master of Arts programmes of study are based on taught courses and a dissertation.
Click here for more details on Undergraduate Courses.
Click here for more details on Postgraduate Courses.
Admission and Special Course Requirements
Prospective candidates shall be required to indicate their choice of either the B. Eur. Studies (Honours) or the B. Eur. Studies course. To be registered as regular students in either course, applicants must:
1. satisfy the General Entry Requirements of the University, namely the Matriculation Certificate and Secondary Education Certificate passes at Grade 5 or better in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics and satisfy the following Special Course Requirement:
* A Pass at Intermediate Level in English
2. satisfy any Special Course Requirements of the faculty offering the chosen subsidiary area/s of study, where applicable.
Note for International Applicants
International applicants must contact the
International Office before submitting their application.
Career Prospects
European Studies’ graduates are “specialised generalists” in European Studies. Career opportunities for these graduates are influenced by the fact that Malta joined the European Union on May 1st 2004 and the demand for this specialisation increases in many sectors of Maltese society.
The higher the specialisation in the area the more work opportunities one can have. Currently, several B. Eur Studies (Hons) graduates are furthering their studies in Malta and abroad. In Malta, European Studies graduates, journalists, civil servants, and teachers follow the M.A. in European Studies.
European Studies’ graduates have work opportunities in the civil service as EU desk officers; in Malta’s Diplomatic Services starting as Second Secretary, and in other governmental bodies. Many European Studies graduates have found employment with the EU institutions in Brussels.
Local industries may also benefit from EU specialists who will research information about EU policy and legislation and assess their impact on particular industries. While large businesses may employ EU specialists on a full-time basis, small industries may make use of EU consultants.
European Studies graduates may work in Malta and abroad. Apart from employment in embassies and in the EU institutions in Brussels, they have the opportunity to work in international organisations such as UNESCO and the Council of Europe.
