Malta (officially the Republic of Malta) sits in the Mediterranean Sea approximately 50 miles south of Italy and has been continuously populated since at least 5900 BCE. It has a population of about 540,000 and an economy dominated by shipping, manufacturing and tourism. Due to limited local power generation, insufficient fresh water supplies and the need to import about 80% of its food needs, Malta has a substantial biocapacity deficit and sizeable carbon footprint by population.
The primary theme of the Malta field course is A Mediterranean island in the Anthropocene - experiencing and representing the environment, climate change, and Maltese traditions in the face of a climate crisis.
Secondary themes are History and heritage – island life from the Pleistocene to the Anthropocene, Science and religion – representing the (pre)human story and coming catastrophe in a Catholic nation and Agriculture and sustainability – organic agriculture, “slow food,” and heritage protection.
Sarah scratches the surface of Malta in seven days.
Find out more about our undergraduate Anthropology degree courses by visiting the individual programme pages or contact us for more information.
Going to university is a major decision, and we are dedicated to supporting applicants from minority backgrounds, or who are among the first in their family to go to university.
You may also want to consider the opportunity to do a placement year which can provide you with relevant work experience, professional network expansion and the discovery of a new city or country whilst receiving a salary.
Contact us to find out more about undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities in our Department.
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