Experience of the work place can happen in various ways.
Have a look at the different types of placements which may be offered by host organisations and some important notes on each to help you understand the level of commitment you are willing to undertake.
The guidelines below provide information relating to employment-type and non-employment-type placements (non-employment and curriculum based placements are not advertised on this website).
may be advertised on this website
Part-time employment. Varied duration, usually 2-3 months or more.
Remunerated at minimum wage or above. Generally based on a project with mentorship to improve the student's skills. More complex tasks may be undertaken and student is responsible for deliverables.
This is a contractual agreement for which you will be remunerated, and are responsible to adhere to the conditions of the contract.
You may want to make use of the time-sheetto keep track of the time spent on the placement.
This may eligible for recognition on transcript through DegreePlus.
The host organisation may treat the student as an employee, with special attention to mentoring the student.
may be advertised on this website
Varied duration, usually 2-3 months. May be full-time or part-time. Remunerated at minimum wage or above. Little training or mentoring.
Opportunities can be posted on this website.
This is a contractual agreement for which you will be remunerated, and are responsible to adhere to the conditions of the contract.
If through the summer work, the student gains skills, then this may eligible for recognition on transcript through DegreePlus.
The host organisation may treat the student as an employee.
You may use the standard documents provided and are encouraged to write a reference letter for the student.
not advertised on this website
Overseas work opportunities are typically not posted on this website.
Get to know all the details of the Erasmus+ Programme for UM students interested in a traineeship abroad. For more information contact the Erasmus+ Office at the following email address: erasmus@um.edu.mt
There are internships promoted through international student organisations; the IAESTE scheme (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience), and AIESEC (Association International des Etudiants de Science, Economie et Commerce).
not advertised on this website and not eligible as part of DegreePlus Programme
Not employment. Varied duration. No remuneration. Placement offered in certain courses to complement core academic modules.
These opportunities are not posted on this website.
This would be part of the course programme of studies.
Agreed tasks must be completed in order to obtain the number of ECTS credits tied to the placement.
The host organisation contributes to the formal education of industrial practice of potential future employees.
One must adhere to the course requirements in terms of procedures.
Feature of engagement*
Mentoring and monitoring: integration of student as an employee in the company is important. The host organisation should regularly monitor progress and provide mentoring on a case-by-case basis.
Content/quality of the placement: the student must make a real contribution to the organisation though a certain level of responsibility and clear deliverables.
Duration of placement: typically longer term, e.g. 2-3 months or more. Students may request DegreePlus recognition after the placement is concluded within the academic year.
Working hours: defined by host organisation. It is recommeded that placements do not exceed 20 hours per week during the academic year. The number of hours may be increased during the summer recess period.
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all tax and N.I. contributions are paid and that the correct Jobsplus and Inland Revenue Forms have been submitted to the authorities.
Disclaimer
The information on this website serves as guidance to facilitate the process of engaging with students. It is the responsibility of the host organisation to ensure that the necessary legal obligations are observed.
Note that it shall be the responsibility of the student and/or host organisation to take up a medical insurance policy in order to cover medical and/or other associated expenses that may arise. The University of Malta, and its employees, shall not be held responsible for any claims, demands or actions that may arise out of the negligent acts or omissions of the student and/or host organisation.
The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of Malta and any dispute which shall not be resolved amicably between the parties shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration Act, (Cap. 387, Laws of Malta).
