In the course of their activity, our students undertake research and field inquiry based on a sound training in critical approaches to past and present issues shaping and affecting the Mediterranean region, and its place in the world. The programme creates an ideal environment for students to interact, debate and contribute to the enhancement of knowledge in key areas of trans-regional Mediterranean Studies. The research programme values a hands-on approach. Students will join an established scholarly research community with strong international networks. The Institute provides supervisions for research in the following Key Research Areas: Democratisation, Displacement and Development: Politics and Social Change in the Mediterranean; Body, Health and food: Paradigms of Sensuality in the Mediterranean; Belief, Identity and Exchange: Unity and Difference in the Mediterranean; Space, Narrative and Memory: Postcoloniality and Representation in the Mediterranean.

The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a first cycle degree obtained with at least Second Class (Honours) or Category II in an area of study which the Board deems to be relevant to the proposed area of study, provided that applicants in possession of a degree with Third Class (Honours) shall satisfy the Board that they are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience obtained following the first cycle degree. The admission of applicants may be made conditional on the result of an interview conducted by an interviewing board composed of at least three members, appointed by the Board for the purpose.