UCITFFT-2025-6-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Certificate in ICT Foundation Studies

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

1 Year

60 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications

Admission to this course is open to applicants aged not less than 18 years within three calendar months from the date of commencement of the course and be in possession of:

Either

a minimum of 36 points in examinations taken as part of the Matriculation Certificate and passes in the Secondary Education Certificate Examination at Grade 5 or better in English Language, Maltese and Mathematics
be in possession of a diploma in an ICT domain which the Board deems as appropriate, classified at MQF Level 4, as well as passes in the Secondary Education Certificate Examination at Grade 5 or better in English Language, Maltese and Mathematics.

Applicants may be required to attend for an interview to assess whether they have the necessary aptitude to follow the course with profit.

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You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage. Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements.

The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website.

Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt, and our team will be more than happy to help.

After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.

The Certificate in ICT Foundation Studies is a programme that delivers the necessary foundational material that brings you to the academic level required to follow one of the Faculty's undergraduate programmes. Since the demand for ICT graduates has been steadily increasing, this MQF Level 4 programme improves accessibility to the degree programmes for students who do not immediately qualify for entry at MQF Level 6. The programme is designed to offer you a good balance between mathematical, programming and science content, together with English language proficiency. As a graduate, the certificate will enable you to access a B.Sc. (Hons.) and B.Sc. IT (Hons.) programme offered at the Faculty of ICT, University of Malta.


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

FST0412	Introduction to Computer Systems and Programming	5 ECTS
IFS0126	English Grammar and Logic	5 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CIS0001	Introduction to Information Systems	5 ECTS
ELP1062	English Proficiency	2 ECTS
IFS0011	Algebraic Techniques, Trigonometry and Vectors	5 ECTS
IFS0014	Calculus and Numerical Methods	5 ECTS
IFS0428	Principles of Motion, Moments and Waves	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ELP1063	English Speech Fluency	2 ECTS
ELP1426	English Writing Skills	2 ECTS
IFS0012	Coordinate Geometry, Matrices and Probability	5 ECTS
IFS0013	Complex Numbers, Functions and Series	5 ECTS
IFS0410	Advanced Programming and System Design	5 ECTS
IFS0429	Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits and Electromagnetism	5 ECTS
MNE0001	Introduction to Instrumentation	4 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the Certificate in ICT Foundation Studies Course Regulations, 2021 under the auspices of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Solve A-level mathematical problems and explain physical phenomena.
Interpret results from instrumentation equipment.
Apply logic and programming tools to scientific problems and utilise the appropriate English skills when writing reports.
Develop basic software programs.
Identify and recognise the mathematical tools needed to solve a problem.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fee: Eur 10,800

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As a holder of the certificate in ICT Foundation Studies, you will be able to enrol into the B.Sc. (Hons)/B.Sc. IT (Hons) Degree. The certificate is a pathway which will lead you to employment in the ICT services industry, both locally and abroad. Further information about possible roles that you may assume can be found in the career opportunities sections of the B.Sc. (Hons)/B.Sc. IT (Hons.) degrees.

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