Introductory Certificate in the Creative Arts

Institute: Institute for the Creative Arts

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2025/26
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Programme Code: CA1-O01-23
MQF Level: Level 1
Credits: 40 credits
Accredited Work Based Learning: Not Applicable, does not include WBL
Duration: 1 Year

Course Description

This programme of study provides learners, who completed their compulsory education and are in possession of their Secondary School Certificate and Profile (SSC&P), with an opportunity to follow an introductory course in the creative arts. The programme provides an introduction to a broad range of creative disciplines, and offers a structured education of theory and practice in the creative arts. This enables learners to understand better the vocation they intend to follow and prepares them for further studies in the field. Key skills subjects help learners improve their competences within basic areas such as language, numeracy, information technology, science and individual and social responsibility.

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Entry Requirements

Finished Compulsory Education
(as will be documented by a full, official School Leaving Certificate / SSCP / SSQP)

Initial Assessment Tests (depending on eligibility and applicability)
(further / updated information regarding IATs can be found amongst the FAQs in https://mcast.edu.mt/important-information/)

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Updated: 2025-06-06