Award in Information Technology and Study Skills
St. Julian's, Malta
Course
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Award in Information Technology and Study Skills at GBS Malta gives a foundation in digital society, internet technology, WWW, computer hardware and software plus academic writing, communication, digital skills, study practice and career planning. It prepares students progress to undergraduate study (MQF Levels 5–6) and supports career planning.
Career Outcomes: On completing MQF Level 4 award you'll be ready to progress to a Bachelor or enter entry-level IT roles. Potential career paths include IT support technician, web developer, junior systems administrator. The Award builds skills in problem-solving, technical literacy, academic research and communication to support employment or study.
The Award in Information Technology and Study Skills provides an academic and professional foundation to students in all aspects of digital society, internet technology, the WWW, and 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.
An Award in Information Technology and Study Skills program consists of 60 ECTS credits and 120 UK Credits.
Here is a summary of the key points about the curriculum for the Award in Information Technology and Study Skills:
- Developing Academic Skills - Focuses on equipping students with academic literacy skills like research, writing, and presentation skills to succeed in higher education
- The Digital Society - Introduces students to the impact of the digital revolution on various aspects of society, including digital literacy, the digital economy, and digital government
- Communication and Digital Literacy Skills - Develops students' communication skills for professional contexts and digital literacy skills for the modern workplace
- Internet Technology and the WWW - Provides a detailed understanding of how the Internet and the World Wide Web work, including web development concepts
- Effective Study and Career Planning - Helps students develop self-awareness, study skills, and career planning for higher education and beyond
- Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software - Introduces students to the fundamental components of computer hardware and software, and how they work together
The overall curriculum aims to provide a strong foundation in academic skills, digital literacy, and technical computer knowledge to prepare students for further studies and careers in the information technology field.
Award in Business, Management and Study Skills; Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Business, Management and Study Skills. MQRIC Accredited Status is Accredited.
The learner will be able to:
- Describe what is meant by the term ‘digital society’ and its impact on society as a whole
- Understand internet technology, including related concepts and terminology
- Describe and understand modern computer systems and their respective components
- Describe software architecture and different operating systems
- Understand, demonstrate, and improve upon a range of academic and writing skills necessary to study effectively in higher education
- Identify study practices, personal qualities and attributes, self-awareness, and the reflection necessary for progression to higher education
- Identify career aspirations and develop a draft career plan
- Understand the importance of communication and digital skills to support studies and learning in education.
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.
The Award in Information Technology and Study Skills aims to provide students with the knowledge, understanding, critical appreciation, and practical skills in information technology to prepare them for study at the 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 completed the course and achieved the award of an MQF Level 4 Award in Information Technology and Study Skills.
Assessment will be through a range of different types of coursework, including essays, case studies, group and individual presentations, posters, teamwork, project proposals, and project reports.
Continual and final approaches to assessment will be employed. Continual assessment tasks will be set for all modules and will be aimed at supporting students in understanding and preparing for their finals. In this way, students with different learning styles and abilities will be able to gain a good understanding of the assessment requirements and confidently move forward on their journey to submitting their final assignments.
Final assignment briefs will set out the learning outcomes being assessed and the appropriate material, context, etc. required. Suggested reading will include book chapters, published articles, weblinks to companies, and case studies, as appropriate. Each brief will include marking/grading criteria so that participants have a clear understanding of what is required to pass the assessment and what is required to achieve higher grades. Grading of a participant’s assessment will be made using the pass, merit, distinction, and fail criteria common to MQF/EQF Level 4 programs.
Feedback will be provided to each student on their assessed work identifying both areas of strength and areas that could be improved. Where a fail grade is awarded, the student will receive detailed feedback including advice on the areas for improvement.
Duration: One year full-time; Eighteen months part-time
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face learning and Online