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Foundation Certificate in the Creative Arts

CA2-O01-25 Institute for the Creative Arts

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 2
Duration1 Year Full-time
ECTS Credits60 ECTS Credits
Work Based Learning

Not Applicable, does not include WBL

Course Description

This programme of study provides an opportunity to learners in possession of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate and Profile (SSC&P) or any MCAST Introductory Certificate to follow a structured programme of study that explores the basics of various creative art disciplines, namely art and design, media and performing arts. The programme includes a significant amount of vocational practice, as well as essential key skills subjects that will help learners form a clear idea of the nature of the vocation they intend to follow at higher levels while, at the same time, nurturing their competences within basic areas such as language, numeracy, information technology, science and personal development.

Career Opportunities

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…

  • Any MCAST MQF level 1 Introductory Certificate

OR

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/)

Other notes related to this programme

Not Applicable

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