Key Information
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Campus |  |
Level |  |
Format |
| Domain Academy | Foundation Diploma | Face to Face | |||
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Duration |  |
Pace |  |
Fees |
| 1 Academic Year | Full Time | € 2,500 | |||
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Application Deadline |  |
Start Date |  |
Assessment |
| Jan & Sept 2024 | Jan & Sept 2024 | Assignments |
About this Course
This is an Accredited Course by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), at MQF/EQF Level 4 , with 60 ECTS. The International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education offers you specialist pathways designed to provide you with the transferable skills, knowledge and competence you require to gain an accessible route into Higher Education with the opportunity to progress to future higher educational courses or employment.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies – ICT Pathway programme, the learner will have achieved:
- Problem-solving skills: analytical skills, use of critical thinking and showing initiative
- Interpersonal skills: communicating and interacting with peers in different contexts, working collaboratively and showing responsibility
- Intrapersonal skills: self-discipline, self-management and personal development
Target Group:
Compulsory education leavers (16+) and learners who wants to gain an accessible route into Higher Education with the opportunity to progress on to undergraduate courses that require a higher level of study skills.
Awarding Body
This qualification is awarded by Domain Academy. This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority. 
The MFHEA deems this International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies – ICT Pathway to be at MQF/EQF Level 4 with 60 ECTS in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold:
- Secondary School Certificate, demonstrating a basic level of English to benefit from the course, OR
- Candidates with relevant work/vocational experience will be considered on an individual basis, OR
- A qualification equivalent to MQF/EQF Level 3
English
- In all cases, an interview may be requested by the Admission Board in order to ascertain that the candidates admitted to the course have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria.
- Students should produce copies of certificates, full CV preferably in EuroFormat and passport-size photo.
If an applicant does not meet the above entry requirements, you are encouraged to contact the Academy for an interview.
Assessment Mode
Assessments will be designed according to the guidelines of each module specification. In general, the assessments will enable learners to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes across the individual elements of the programme. The range of assessments utilised will normally include: essays, reports, presentations and other structured assignments and examinations. Assessments are drafted in conjunction with the curriculum development department and tutor concerned. Final version is confirmed by the curriculum development department. Assessments are moderated by tutor concerned, then also verified by the Internal Verifier.
Language of Instruction & Delivery Mode
This programme will be delivered in English at our Domain Academy Campus in Mosta.
Course Funding Schemes
This course is eligible for individual funding through these schemes: GET QUALIFIED SCHEME Candidates can benefit from a 70% rebate of the course fee via tax credits. Learn more about this scheme
