ALP + Extended Diploma in Media

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: CA3-O09-25alp+
MQF Level: Level 3
Credits: 36 credits at MQF Level 2 and 60 credits at MQF Level 3
Accredited Work Based Learning: Not Applicable, does not include WBL
Duration: 2 Years

Course Description

This course is aimed at learners who have successfully completed their studies at the Alternative Learning Programme of the Ministry for Education and are interested in pursuing further vocational studies at MQF Level 3 related to creative media. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required for eventual employment at assistant technician level in the creative media sector. The combination of practical experience and theory provided by the course, will equip learners with the knowledge and skills with which they will be able to access the labour market, or alternatively, they will be eligible to continue their studies at MQF level 4 at MCAST, by selecting one of the various Advanced Diplomas offered by the College, in their preferred area of study.
The creative media sector is versatile and encompasses many job opportunities for young learners who are ready to take on this adventure. This programme aims to give learners an introduction to the various disciplines and elements that make up the creative media sector. It also allows learners to experience working on media-related projects first hand. This course provides learners with the ideal foundations upon which they can further specialise as media professionals.

Career Prospects

Production Office Assistant,
Studio Assistant,
Photography Assistant,
Graphic Design Assistant

Entry Requirements

Applicants are expected to have completed the one-year ALP programme and obtained at least an MQF Level 1 in Maltese, English and Mathematics and an MQF Level 2 in TWO vocational subjects forming part of the ALP Programme

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Updated: 2025-06-16