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GBS-Malta
Award in Information Technology and Study Skills
Study detals
: Foundation Programme : Award in Information Technology and Study Skills; Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Information Technology and Study Skills : Full time : 12 MonthRequirements
*Prospective students who can demonstrate prior appropriate experience may also be admitted.
*Prospective students should also be able to demonstrate a suitable level of English language to be able to study and successfully complete this programme.
*Prospective students should possess at least the appropriate MQF/EQF Level 2 or equivalent qualifications.
English language requirements:
In addition, to be offered a place, students would be required to meet English language requirements of a minimum IELTS score of 5.0 overall or equivalent English language abilities at this level.
Speciality
Additional information
The Award in Information Technology and Study Skills provides an academic and professional foundation to students in all aspects of digital society, internet technology and the WWW, and in computer hardware and software.
In addition, the Award covers academic writing, communication and digital skills together with effective study practice and career planning. Students will also be encouraged to develop a career plan and will be supported in their aspirations.
The foundation in essential areas of information technology is supplemented with broader based knowledge and skills to enable students to proceed towards studying information technology and/or related areas at higher education levels (MQF/EQF Levels 5 and 6) and so pursue a career in information technology.
The Award in information Technology and Study Skills aims to provide students with knowledge, understanding, some critical appreciation and practical skills in information technology to prepare them for study at undergraduate degree level (MQF/EQF Levels 5 and 6) in core and related areas.
This Award will also provide students with the essential academic, communication and digital skills to help prepare them to progress academically and professionally. Students will also be supported in their career aspirations and career planning.
By studying key areas of information technology, including digital society, internet technology and the WWW as well as computer hardware and software, students will be prepared to go on to study further or enter the career of their choice once they have successfully completed the course and achieved the award of an MQF Level 4 Award in Information Technology and Study Skills.
GBS Malta is offering students access to the Malta Get Qualified Scheme, enabling students to benefit from tax credits that help lower overall study costs. This scheme is highly valuable, giving back 70% of tuition fees after graduation.