Every language is a world of its own! – Being able to understand German opens up the world of many writers, philosophers and scientists, as well as different cultures, histories and countries with diverse populations, varied scenery and vibrant cities. German is the most widely spoken language in the EU, and there are many areas of economic, scientific, political and cultural exchange between Malta and the German-speaking countries.
Graduates of German studies are able to tap a wide range of working opportunities: they can pursue a career in teaching, as a translator or interpreter, in the civil service in Malta or with European institutions. They can find employment in tourism or in one of the many companies with close connections to the German-speaking countries. Moreover, they can opt for various Master programmes at the University of Malta and abroad.
At the Department of German, we are a highly committed team of lecturers with a broad spectrum of research areas and a passion for teaching. A communicative and interactive approach in our classes supports students in building up their language skills and encourages debate and critical thought. Besides specialised knowledge about German language, literature and culture, we aim at developing general communicative and intercultural competence, analytic abilities and creative thinking – highly important transferable skills in modern job markets and for life.
Undergraduate courses: BA and BA Honours in German
Our core degree programme exploring literature, culture, history and linguistics while building professional, applied language skills.
Postgraduate courses: MA and PhD in German
We are happy to guide any interested applicants as to suitable topics for the MA in German (by research) or a PhD in German. You can either contact our secretary or individual members of staff.
Part-time language courses: Certificate and Diploma in Language Proficiency
Professional training in German from beginners to advanced level. These courses can be followed concurrently with any other main degree course at UM and they are open to the general public.
More information about all our courses
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
The DAAD Teaching Assistant at the Department of German provides information about scholarships, language exchange programmes and studying in Germany. More information about the scholarship programmes of the DAAD for applicants from Malta can be found here.
German Language Resource Centre and Austrian Library
Room 100C, Ġużè Cassar Pullicino Building (ĠCP), Msida
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Impressions from our Department
We look forward to meeting you! Herzlich Willkommen!