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Advanced Diploma in IT (Multimedia Software Development)

IT4-O03-23G Gozo Campus

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2026/27
It is recommended that you visit How to Apply for further information regarding how to submit an online application, as well as important Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
MQF / EQF LevelLevel 4
Duration2 Years Full-time
ECTS Credits120 ECTS Credits
Work Based Learning

Not Applicable, does not include WBL

Course Description

The world wide web is one area that is growing fast in terms of the skills needs of companies. Multimedia is the incorporation of text, sound, graphics, animation, still images and video in conjunction with computer technology. This course will provide the learners with the core software development skills along with the necessary knowledge for multimedia artefact development, manipulation and integration. The first year of this course will be common for all learners following Advanced Diploma studies. During the second year, learners will focus on Multimedia and Software Development oriented subjects such as game development and mobile application development. This is a technical course for learners with an artistic inclination.

Career Opportunities
  • Junior front end developer,
  • Junior game developer,
  • Junior application developer,
  • Junior mobile application developer
Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…

  • MCAST Diploma in IT, or
  • MCAST Diploma in iGaming, or
  • Any MCAST Level 3 Diploma, whilst being in possession of the compulsory subjects as indicated hereunder

OR

4 subjects at SEC / SSC&P / SSQP, or equivalent, with a Pass Grade / Level 3

Compulsory: Mathematics

AND

Compulsory: One subject from Computer Studies OR Physics OR Information Technology OR IT -VET OR ICT C3 pass grade at level 3

Other notes related to this programme

In view of Entry Requirements for course, ECDL or ICDL Certification, are not considered as part of the pool of Compulsory Subjects

An Applicant aged 21 years and over, and not in possession of the above Entry Requirements, may wish to apply via the Maturity Clause route. Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/

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