Course Description

This programme of studies is gaining a lot of popularity with learners who intend to seek future employment within the Disciplined Forces. Lecturers will discuss current and contemporary issues relating to security, enforcement and protection both in Malta and beyond our shores. Learners will also tackle topics related to equality, diversity, dignity and rights of individuals. Educational visits will be organised to different departments which form part of the Academy: the Civil Protection Department, the Police Force, the Armed Forces of Malta and the Law Courts. This Extended Diploma course is delivered over two years. However, learners can opt to exit after the successful completion of their first year of studies. In this case, they will be eligible to attain a Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies for Security, Enforcement and Protection.

Career Prospects

Careers in Disciplined Forces (further training programmes may apply, depending on the chosen career path)

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route….
Any MCAST MQF Level 2 Foundation Certificate

OR

2 SEC / SSC&P or equivalent with a Pass Grade / Level 3

Medical Clearance is required before being found eligible for course

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

Closer to the opening of the Applications’ Time-Window, a “Pre-Entry / Eligibility Fitness Medical Clearance Form” will be made available on the course’s web page on MCAST website (‘Full Time courses’ Section). This will need to be filled in and signed by a Family Doctor / GP as well as endorsed by parents in instances of applicants who are under 18 years of age. When submitting an application for this programme of studies, this filled-in and signed document, needs to be part of the uploads submitted, in order for the application to be processed. Without that upload, the application will not be processed during the Admissions period (Summer 2025)