MQF Level
5
Duration and Credits
6 Semesters
90 ECTS
Mode of Study
Part-time Day
The Higher Diploma in Community Access for Disabled People is offered at both the University of Malta and the University of Malta – Gozo Campus.
The course is based on three years of part-time study with exit awards at the end of each year. By successfully completing the study-units offered during the first year of the course (30 ECTS credits), you would be eligible for the award of a Level 5 Certificate, or you may proceed onto the next year of the course. At the end of the 2nd Year of the course, by successfully complete the study-units of the second year, you may
The course caters to update or enhance your study skills, especially in the initial stages. For this reason, during the first semester there will be emphasis on content as well as method in order to ensure that you become well-learned and gain confidence in carrying out assignments and being assessed.
The general aims of the programme of study are to enable you to:
The programme of study is firmly embedded in the discipline of disability studies and therefore based on the social model of disability, that is the acknowledgement that the obstacles faced by disabled people in society arise not so much from their biological impairments as from the socially-created barriers that they face on a daily basis. Both disability studies and the social model are a product of the disabled people’s movement whose rallying call is ‘nothing about us without us’. This means that disabled people should be involved in all work related to disability at all levels, since they are the ones who have the lived experience of disability. To this end, disabled people with the necessary qualifications will be involved in lecturing in the study units, while the concepts behind the social model and the ‘nothing about us without us’ slogan will be the basis of the course content. It is also envisaged that some of the students will be disabled people themselves. This would greatly enhance your experience within the course in terms of learning how to give disabled people the opportunity to secure your rightful place in society.
To be registered as regular students in the Course, applicants shall be in possession of the Diploma in Community Access for Disabled People or comparable qualifications.
Applicants applying for admission under paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations shall be required to sit for a written examination. Successful candidates shall then be called for an interview conducted by an interviewing board composed of at least three persons appointed for the purpose. Applicants are required to pass both the written examination and the interview.
The University Admissions Board, on the advice of the Board, may allow applicants in possession of additional qualifications and relevant experience evaluated according to the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy to be admitted to Year 2 of the Course under those conditions as the Board may impose.
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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.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
Certificate Award (Year 1)
The learning outcomes for the Certificate course are:
Diploma Award (Year 2)
The learning outcomes for the Diploma course are:
Higher Diploma Course (Year 3)
The learning outcomes for the Higher Diploma course are:
Non EU Applicants:
Fee per academic year: Eur 4,250
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Since disability is becoming an increasingly important issue in our society, this course will provide you with skills that will increase your opportunities for employment in the social, welfare and/or community field in voluntary, non-governmental and governmental settings, especially those related to disability.
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