Knowledge and Information Management
Knowledge and Information Management is offered as an honours main area of study together with a subsidiary area of study, or as one of two ordinary main areas of study, consisting of:
- Year 1: to which 60 ECTS credits are assigned, and
- Years 2 and 3: to which 120 ECTS credits are assigned.
At the end of Year 1, if you obtain an average mark of
- 65% or better in the Knowledge and Information Management area of study, and
- 60% or better in all the study units of Year 1,
then you will be eligible to proceed to the Honours programme. As a manager in knowledge and information, you will be responsible for the organisation, acquisition, documentation and handling of the body of information that a community or company shares. In your final year, you may have the opportunity to write a research-based dissertation to demonstrate your knowledge.
Theology
The course programme introduces you to a comprehensive study of the biblical sources of Christianity as well as its history, and its doctrinal, ethical and pastoral aspects, including its relations to economics, politics, culture and biotechnology. As a prospective student, it is recommended that you would have a good grounding for the teaching of religion at secondary school level or to exercise certain forms of pastoral ministry and community work. This course is ideal if you wish to prepare for further specialised training in Theology, or would like to relate faith to your own work, professional or social responsibilities.
Knowledge and Information Management
Knowledge and Information Management is offered as an honours main area of study together with a subsidiary area of study, or as one of two ordinary main areas of study. Applicants shall be required to indicate the other area of study at the time of applying for admission to the course.
The course consists of two parts:
- Part One (Year 1) to which 60 ECTS credits are assigned, and
- Part Two (Years 2 and 3) to which 120 ECTS credits are assigned.
At the end of Part One of the course, if you obtain an average mark of
- 65% or better in the Knowledge and Information Management area of study, and
- 60% or better in all the study units of Part One, then you will be eligible to proceed to the Honours programme.
In order to be eligible for the award of the Honours degree, you shall be required to successfully complete study-units to which a total of 180 ECTS credits are assigned, of which not less than 132 ECTS credits shall be in Knowledge and Information Management and not less than 36 ECTS credits shall be in the Subsidiary area of study.
In order to be eligible for the award of an Ordinary degree in Knowledge and Information Management and another main area of study, you must obtain credit for study-units to which a total of 180 ECTS credits are assigned, of which not less than 80 ECTS credits shall be obtained in each of the two areas.
Communication and Academic Skills Programme
The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.
Knowledge and Information Management
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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LIA1010 | Libraries and Documentary Heritage: History, Formats and Structures | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
LIA1325 | Information Theories: Concepts, Frameworks and Philosophies | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIS1211 | Introduction to Records and Archives: Historical and Theoretical Perspectives | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Recommended Optional Units | |||||
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ELP1106 | Advanced English Writing Skills | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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ELP1426 | English Writing Skills | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
LIA1201 | Introduction to Archival Description | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIA1410 | An Introduction to Cataloguing and Bibliographic Control | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
LIS1011 | Research Methods for Undergraduates | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIS1100 | Introduction to ICT for Information Professionals | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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LIA1518 | Classification, Subject Indexing and Authority Control | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIA2230 | Collection Development | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIA2325 | Information Organization and Management | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIS2612 | Management in the Information Sector | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Recommended Optional Unit | |||||
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LIS2721* | Special Topic | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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LIA1313 | Maltese Archival and Manuscript Collections | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIA2201 | The Globalised Dimension of Archives | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIA2326 | The Information Professions, Sectors and Contexts | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Recommended Optional Units | |||||
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LIS2412 | Library Services to Children and Young Adults | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIS2555 | Basic Palaeography and Diplomatics | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIS2611 | Preservation Studies | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIS2721* | Special Topic | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
* Before registering for study-unit LIS2721, students are required to check its availability with the Student Helpdesk.   |
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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LIA3001 | Research Seminar | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIA3711* | Special Topic | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIS2223 | Print and Digital Publishing | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIS3110 | Advanced Cataloguing and Bibliographic Control | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIS3111 | Advanced Archival Description | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIS3311 | Legal Issues in Memory Institutions | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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LIA3864 | Synoptic Issues 1: Library and Information | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
LIA3865 | Synoptic Issues 2: Archives and Records | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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LIA3325 | Knowledge Management | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIA3711* | Special Topic | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIS3331 | Specialised Archives | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LIS3710 | Aspects of Melitensia | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
* Before registering for study-unit LIA3711, students are required to check its availability with the Student Helpdesk.   |
Theology
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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HPA2820 | The Church's International Relations | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
THL1001 | Introduction to Theology | 10 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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FDT1020 | The Mystery of Christ | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
HPA1061 | The Church in Early Christian Thought | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
HPA1100 | Early Christian History | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PLC1400 | The Pastoral Context: Sociological Considerations | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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MRT2010 | Principles of Moral Theology | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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MRT3330 | Theology, Sexuality and Marriage | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SHG2160 | Pentateuch and Historical Books | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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SHG1010 | Biblical Inspiration and Interpretation | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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FDT3670 | The Sacraments: Theological and Pastoral Aspects | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
MRT3340 | Bioethics | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PLC2400 | Media Literacy for Pastoral Praxis | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SHG2260 | Prophetic, Apocalyptic and Wisdom Literature | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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FDT2310 | A Christian Understanding of God | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
HPA2230 | Fundamental Patrology | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
MRT3020 | The Social Thought of the Church | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
SHG3050 | The Synoptic Gospels | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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HPA2231 | The History of the Church in Malta | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
MRT3300 | Politics, Economics and Theology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SHG2050 | Johannine Literature | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SHG2760 | Pauline Writings and Acts of the Apostles | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the Award of the Bachelor of Knowledge and Information Management (Honours) - B.KIM (Hons) - and Bachelor of Knowledge and Information Management - B.KIM – under the auspices of the Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences.