Faculty of Media & Knowledge Sciences

Studying with us

Studying with us

At MAKS, we offer a vast selection of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses as well as the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree. If you're interested, and would like information on our courses, contact us.

Contact Francelle Scicluna and Giovanna Maria Zammit for details about

  • Bachelor of Communications (Honours) 
    Duration: 3 years
    Attendance: Full-time
    Commencing: October
    Coordinator: Prof. Ġorġ Mallia
  • Diploma in Journalism
    Duration:  2 years
    Attendance: Part-time Day
    Commencing: October
    Coordinator: Prof. Ġorġ Mallia

Contact Simone Chircop for details about

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Digital Arts 
    Duration: 3 years
    Attendance: Full-time
    Commencing: October
    Coordinator: Dr Trevor Borg

Contact Karen Bruno for details about

  • Bachelor of Knowledge and Information Management  / Bachelor of Knowledge and Information Management (Honours) 
    Duration: 3 years
    Attendance: Full-time
    Commencing: October
    Coordinator: Dr Charles Farrugia

Contact Caroline Chetcuti for details about

  • M.Sc. in Cognitive Science
    Duration: 3 semesters
    Attendance: Full-time
    Commencing: October
    Coordinator: Dr Clive Zammit
  • Master of Arts in Cognitive Science*
    Duration: 3 or 6 semesters
    Attendance: Full-time (by Research) or Part-time (by Research)
    Commencing: October or February
    Coordinator: Dr Clive Zammit
  • Master of Arts in Information Policy and Governance*
    Duration: 3 or 6 semesters
    Attendance: Full-time (by Research) or Part-time (by Research)
    Commencing: October or February
    Coordinator
    : Prof. Joseph Cannataci

 Contact Simone Chircop for details about

  • Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts
    Duration: 4 semesters
    Attendance: Full-time Evening
    Commencing: October
    Coordinator: Prof. Vince Briffa
  • Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts
    Duration: 3 or 6 semesters
    Attendance: Full-time (by Research) or Part-time (by Research)
    Commencing: October
    Coordinator: Prof. Vince Briffa

Contact Francelle Scicluna and Giovanna Maria Zammit for details about

  • Master of Arts in Media and Communications
    Duration: 6 semesters
    Attendance: Part-tine Evening
    Commencing: October
    Coordinator: Prof. Ġorġ Mallia
  • Master of Arts in Media and Communications*
    Duration: 3 or 6 semesters
    Attendance: Full-time (by Research) or Part-time (by Research)
    Commencing: October or February
    Coordinator: Prof. Ġorġ Mallia

Contact Karen Bruno for details about

  • Master of Arts in Knowledge and Information Management*
    Duration: 3 or 6 semesters
    Attendance: Full-time (by Research) or Part-time (by Research)
    Commencing: October or February
    Coordinator: Dr Charles Farrugia
  • Master of Arts in Archives and Records Management Duration: 6 semesters
    Attendance: Part-time Evening
    Commencing: October
    Coordinator: Dr Charles Farrugia
  • Master of Arts in Library and Information Studies Duration: 6 semesters
    Attendance: Part-time Evening
    Commencing: October
    Coordinator: Dr Marc Kosciejew

Contact Giovanna Maria Zammit for details about

  • Master of Arts in Digital Marketing CommunicationsDuration: 3 semesters, including a Summer Period
    Attendance: Full-time 
    Commencing: October or February
    Coordinator: Dr Joseph Vella

* Applications for M.A. by Research degree may be submitted online any time throughout the year, but enrolment is either during February or October.

The Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences offers the opportunity to study for a Doctor of Philosophy degree in a number of areas of specialisation. A doctoral degree is designed to develop outstanding researchers with a deep understanding of the practical or scientific issue under study.

If you are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree contact us for a list of potential supervisors. Access all details on the application process. 

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