A two-year part-time course leading to a Master of Arts (Islands and Small States Studies) is being offered by the University's Islands and Small States Institute. The course starts in October. Applicants must have at least a second class degree. Applications may be submitted up to August 31. For further information contact the institute on tel. 2134 4879, e-mail islands@um.edu.mt, or view the website www.um.edu.mt/islands.