Studying Architecture in Malta

We would love to help but the question is about a specialist course at the university of Malta. It would be a lot easier for you to contact them direct and ask your questions, that way you will get accurate answers. English is spoken by everone in Malta so language is not a problem.

Hope this helps and good luck.

Terry

Hi Thomas,

a neighbour happens to be a lecturer in the department so I've forwarded the question to him and hope to be able to give your some feedback soon.

Cheers
Ricky

Hi Thomas,

this is the answer I received:

The course of Architecture has been reorganised in line with what is called the Bologna model. In other words the course is broken down into a 3yr portion, at then end of which one is awarded a Bachelor of Built Environment Studies (or something like that.) Then candidates can move on to the final two years at the end of which one gets a Masters degree. This can be  in Architecture, structural engineering, urban design, and other areas that are being slowly added. The Masters in Architecture and that in engineering is a professional degree entitling one to apply for a warrant to practice the profession of 'perit' here (after another yr of supervised prof. practice and an interview/exam.) Anyone registered as a Perit locally will have automatic recognition and right to be registered as an architect in any other EU member state.
I forgot to mention that the course of architecture also has a mandatory preparatory year before the five year course. One gets a diploma at the end of this year. Effectively this makes the academic professional course of architecture six yrs long.
In summary:
Prep year - 1 yr
Bachelor - 3 yr
Master - 2 yr
+ 1 yr supervised practice + interview.

Forgot to answer yr second question. When a Masters is advertised as by research it means that the degree is by individual research and submission of a thesis/dissertation not through formal lectures/exams. However, such Masters degrees are, as far as I know not the professional ones, ie ones that lead to a warrant to practice a profession, such as architecture.

I hope the replies help. Feel free to ask if not.

Cheers
Ricky

tearnet wrote:

English is spoken by everone in Malta

certainly 90% speak English to at least a reasonable level

Wow thanks for your replies, especially Ricky. That is interesting information and from a good source... Thank you so much!

I already tried to contact the university but they misunderstood my question apparently and so their reply wasn't very useful to me. I am a bit in a hurry since I have to decide at which university to apply next year.

One more question that maybe you could pass on to your neighbour... I don't see a possibilty to apply for a masters of architecture course on the university website. Perhaps I'm overlooking something or do I have to look under a different name? Could you ask if he (or she?) has a direct link to apply for this course?

Hi Thomas,

did you look at this link? The University supports online applications.

http://www.um.edu.mt/registrar/prospective/applyonline

If you need more specific information for your own situation let me know.

Cheers
Ricky

Thanks again Ricky. I was a little confused because on their website it's called a master of built science, not architecture. Anyway, I did the application, now I just hope I get accepted and then me and my girlfriend can start preparing our move to Malta. So I'm sure we'll have more questions for you in the future :)Anyway, great forums like this exist and thanks again!

Hi Thomas,

I wish you luck .

Let me know if you need more advice! Malta is the island of knowing somebody -)))

I'm glad you can recommend our website and advice ...

Cheers
Ricky