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- 11/05/01 : MCAST Introductory Certificate in Computing - Level 1
- 11/05/02 : MCAST Foundation Certificate in Computing - Level 2
- 11/05/03 : MCAST-BTEC Diploma in IT
- 11/05/04 : MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (Software Development)
- 11/05/05 : MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (Networking and Systems Support)
- 11/05/06 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing (Software Development)
- 11/05/07 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing (ICT Systems Support)
- 11/07/12 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media
- 11/05/08 : Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Development
- 11/05/09 : Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Networks
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| MCAST Introductory Certificate in Computing - Level 1 |
| Course Code | 11/05/01 |
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| Level | 1 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST |
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| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
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| Fees | - |
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| Entry | Finished Compulsory Education |
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| Study Units |
Core Units:
English, Maltese, Mathematics,
Information Technology,
Personal Development
Specialist Study Units:
Computer Basics,
The Internet
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| About The Course |
The programme is designed to provide necessary key
skills training in English, Maltese and Mathematics and
Personal Development Skills as well as fundamentals
of Computer Systems and Web applications. Students
will begin to appreciate the basic components that
make up a computer, and the interaction of the
components with each other to allow us to use the
computer as an effective tool for study, work and
leisure. Due to the major impact that the Internet has
had on society at large, students will also be introduced
to the significance of the Internet in today’s world, as
well as the use of email as one of the most popular
means of communication. |
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| MCAST Foundation Certificate in Computing - Level 2 |
| Course Code | 11/05/02 |
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| Level | 2 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST |
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| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
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| Fees | - |
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| Entry | Finished Compulsory Education
and a Pass in MCAST Tests
Or: Introductory Certificate |
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| Study Units |
Core Units:
English, Maltese,
Mathematics and Science,
Information Technology,
Personal Development
Specialist Study Units:
Fundamentals of Computing,
Creative Thinking,
Introduction to Computing,
English for Computing,
Mathematics for Computing
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| About The Course |
The programme is designed to allow students with a
school leaving certificate to follow a study in the area
of IT. The programme includes a significant amount of
vocational practice that will help students to form a clear
idea of the nature of the trade or vocation of IT. Students
will receive a proper understanding of the basic areas that
make up Information and Communication Technology.
This course is the first in a series of programmes that
will prepare individuals to work within the Computing
Industry. The course is a preparatory course and it
alone will not be sufficient to seek employment within
the ICT Industry. |
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| MCAST-BTEC Diploma in IT |
| Course Code | 11/05/03 |
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| Level | 3 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST-BTEC |
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| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
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| Fees | BTEC Registration Fee |
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| Entry | 2 SEC/O-Level Passes
Compulsory: Mathematics
Preferred: English Language and
one subject from Computing, Physics,
Accounting and Business Studies
Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate |
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| Study Units |
Core Units:
English, Maltese, Mathematics and Science,
Information Technology, Personal Development,
Civic and Social Competencies
Specialist Study Units:
Communicating in the IT Industry,
Working in the IT Industry, Computer Systems,
Website Development, Multimedia Design,
Setting up network, Software design
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| About The Course |
This course is the first step in a block of a three year
training programme, designed to provide students with
the necessary skills to work in the Computing Industry.
At this level, students are introduced to fundamental
subjects in both the networking and the software
development areas as well as they will upgrade their
key skills. The course is a pre-requisite for the follow
up two year Level 4 National Diploma programme. |
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| MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (Software Development) |
| Course Code | 11/05/04 |
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| Level | 4 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST-BTEC |
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| Course Duration | 2 years full-time |
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| Fees | BTEC Registration Fee |
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| Entry | 4 SEC/O-Level Passes
Compulsory: Mathematics and Computer
Studies Preferred: English Language and
one subject from Physics, Accounting and
Business Studies Or: MCAST-BTEC First
Diploma for I.T. Practitioners |
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Communication and Employability Skills for IT,
Computer Systems, Information Systems,
Communication Technologies, Procedural
Programming, Database-Design, Client Side
Customisation of Web Pages, Mathematics-for-
IT-Practitioners, Digital Graphics, 2D-Animation-
Production, Event Driven Programming,
Entrepreneurship, Software Design and
Development, Systems Analysis and Design,
Object Oriented Programming, Data-Analysisand-
Design, Human Computer Interaction, Web
Server Scripting, Oracle-Database-Design-and-
Programming-with-SQL
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| About The Course |
This intensive course aims to take further the
knowledge and training received at Level 3 and to
provide students with the required skills to work in the
IT Industry. In the second year of the course, students
will specialize in either Software Development, or
Networking and ICT Support. In each case students
study subjects that are relevant to the needs of
Industry. Students should only apply to this course
if they have already successfully met the necessary
entry pre-requisites in order to be able to progress and
complete the course successfully. |
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| MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (Networking and Systems Support) |
| Course Code | 11/05/05 |
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| Level | 4 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST-BTEC |
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| Course Duration | 2 years full-time |
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| Fees | BTEC Registration Fee |
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| Entry | 4 SEC/O-Level Passes
Compulsory: Mathematics and Computer
Studies Preferred: English Language and one
subject from Physics, Accounting and
Business Studies Or: MCAST-BTEC First
Diploma for I.T. Practitioners |
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| Study Units |
Communication and Employability Skills for IT,
Computer Systems, Information Systems,
Communication Technologies, Procedural
Programming, Database-Design, Client Side
Customisation of Web Pages, Mathematics-for-
IT-Practitioners, Digital Graphics, 2D-Animation-
Production, Event Driven Programming,
Entrepreneurship, Managing Networks,
Computer Networks, IT Technical Support,
IT Systems Troubleshooting and Repair,
Computer-Systems-Architecture,
Networked-Systems-Security, CompTIAPractical-
applications
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| About The Course |
This intensive course aims to take further the
knowledge and training received at Level 3 and to
provide students with the required skills to work in the
IT Industry. In the second year of the course, students
will specialize in either Software Development, or
Networking and ICT Support. In each case students
study subjects that are relevant to the needs of
Industry. Students should only apply to this course
if they have already successfully met the necessary
entry pre-requisites in order to be able to progress and
complete the course successfully. |
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| MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing (Software Development) |
| Course Code | 11/05/06 |
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| Level | 5 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST-BTEC |
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| Course Duration | 2 years full-time |
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| Fees | BTEC Registration Fee |
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| Entry | 2 A-Level passes Compulsory: Computing
Or: 1 A-Level pass and 3 I-Level passes
Compulsory: Computing Or: MCAST-BTEC
National Diploma in Computing |
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| Study Units |
Object oriented programming, Database Design
Concepts, Quality Systems in IT, Systems
Analysis and Design, Business Skills for
e-Commerce, Computer Systems, Data Analysis
and Design, Programming in .NET, Research
Skills, Employability and Professional
Development, Programming in Java,
Website Design, Project Design, Implementation
and Evaluation, Mathematics for Software
Development, Event Driven Programming
Solutions, Distributed Software Applications
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| About The Course |
This qualification aims to provide an educational
foundation for a range of technical and management
careers in computing and to enable students to make
an immediate contribution in employment. Students
who complete the MCAST-BTEC Higher National
Diploma in Computing will find a number of career
opportunities in the ICT Industry or in I.T. Departments
in a wide range of work environments. Students are
reminded that this is a very intense course, which
requires a lot of additional work and practice at home.
Also students who are considering applying for this
course must have a significant practical experience in
software development in Java and .NET technologies
in order to progress successfully. |
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| MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing (ICT Systems Support) |
| Course Code | 11/05/07 |
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| Level | 5 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST-BTEC |
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| Course Duration | 2 years full-time |
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| Fees | BTEC Registration Fee |
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| Entry | 2 A-Level passes Compulsory: Computing
Or: 1 A-Level pass and 3 I-Level passes
Compulsory: Computing Or: MCAST-BTEC
National Diploma in Computing |
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| Study Units |
Object oriented programming, Database Design
Concepts, Quality Systems in IT, Management
Projects, Business Skills for e-Commerce,
Computer Systems, Data Analysis and Design,
Networking Technologies, Research Skills,
Employability and Professional Development,
Network Operating Systems, Routing Concepts,
Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation,
Mathematics for Software Development,
Networking Infrastructure,
Internet Server Management
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| About The Course |
This qualification aims to provide an educational
foundation for a range of technical and management
careers in computing and to enable students to make
an immediate contribution in employment. Students
who complete the MCAST-BTEC Higher National
Diploma in Computing will find a number of career
opportunities in the ICT Industry or in I.T. Departments
in a wide range of work environments. Students are
reminded that this is a very intense course, which
requires a lot of additional work and practice at home.
Also students who are considering applying for this
course must have a significant practical experience in
software development in Java and .NET technologies
in order to progress successfully. |
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| MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media |
| Course Code | 11/07/12 |
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| Level | 5 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST-BTEC |
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| Note | Further information can be found in the
Art & Design section of this prospectus
under course code 11/07/12. |
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| About The Course |
The MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in
Interactive Media has been developed to prepare
learners to work in interactive media related careers
e.g. web design, multimedia design and 3D animation
in a professional capacity. The course provides
opportunities for students to develop their ability in
the interactive media area through effective use and
combination of creative knowledge and computer skills.
The course is offered in conjunction with the Institute
of Information and Communication Technology. |
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| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Development |
| Course Code | 11/05/08 |
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| Level | 6 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST in Collaboration with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft |
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| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
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| Fees | - |
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| Entry | BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing
(Software Development). Further details are
available under section ”Applications for MCAST
Vocational Degrees” |
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| Study Units |
Secure Software Development, Data Structures
and Algorithms, Software Engineering,
Entertainment & Interactive Software
Development, Internet & Mobile Software
Technologies, Entrepreneurship, Project
Management, Mathematics for IT
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| About The Course |
This programme builds on the experience acquired
in the MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in
Computing. Once again, a good mix of both practical
and theoretical subjects have been included. This is to
ensure that the student is well prepared for industry, as
well as obtain a good knowledge base to allow for further
development in the field, both from an educational
aspect, as well as research and development. As a
departure from previous programmes, students will be
expected to be more independent, with a significant
amount of research and self study outside the
classroom environment. |
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| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Networks |
| Course Code | 11/05/09 |
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| Level | 6 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST in Collaboration with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft |
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| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
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| Fees | - |
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| Entry | BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing
(ICT Systems Support). Further details are
available under section ”Applications for
MCAST Vocational Degrees” |
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Network Security & Digital Forensics,
Communications & Networking Principles,
Database Administration, Networking Operating
Systems – Principles & Practice, Advanced
Networking Infrastructure and WAN,
Technologies, Entrepreneurship,
Project Management, Mathematics for IT
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| About The Course |
This programme builds on the experience acquired in the
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing.
MCAST has included within the degree programme a
balanced mix of both practical and theoretical subjects
to ensure that the student is well prepared for Industry,
as well as obtain a good knowledge base to allow for
further development in the field, both from an educational
aspect, as well as research and development. As a
departure from previous programmes, students will be
expected to be more independent, with a significant
amount of research and self-study being conducted
outside the classroom environment. |
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