The Award in Islands, Small States and Archipelago Studies is a 10 ECTS postgraduate course designed to give you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of islands, small states, and archipelago studies. Whether you're a Maltese or international student, or simply part of the general public with an interest in these areas, this programme invites you to explore a range of introductory topics - including economics, biogeography and environmental studies, sociology, and anthropology. Throughout the course, you’ll examine these subjects through the lens of island, small island developing state, and archipelago studies, helping you better understand the complexity and uniqueness of these spaces.
Please check your eligibility to join this short course and time-tabling details with the Islands and Small States Institute. The short course will only be delivered subject to a minimum number of applications being received.
Identify key social, political, economic, and environmental issues in islands and small states, and compile a critical summary of the existing literature in a written assignment that you will submit at the end of the course;
Discuss the contemporary debates surrounding social, political, economic, and environmental issues in islands and small states, including applying insights from selected case studies explored during the lectures, in a written proposal that you will submit at the end of the course.
Non EU Applicants:
Total Tuition Fees: Eur 850
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The knowledge you acquire through this course will enable you to pursue career advancements and job opportunities in both the public and private sectors, civil society, NGOs, and academia. You’ll be well-equipped to work not only in island and small state settings, but also in regional and international organisations that are increasingly establishing specialised units or dedicated offices focused on islands.
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