This degree programme prepares learners to work in various sectors within an ever-evolving digital industry by giving them exposure to creative design and software development techniques for interactive media content. Learners will receive a strong grounding in graphic design principles and programming techniques for games, website technologies and interactive installations. They will concurrently acquire applied knowledge in the fundamental practices of the industry by exploring user experience design, game design, and generative digital imaging techniques. In their final year of study, learners will be able to team up with students from other disciplines to create rich interactive experiences.

• Web Developer or Designer,
• Application Developer or Designer,
• Game Developer,
• 3D Artist,
• Technical Artist,
• UI and UX Designer

Internal Progression Route…

• MCAST Advanced Diploma in Digital Design, or
• MCAST Advanced Diploma in Art and Design, or
• MCAST Advanced Diploma in Photography, or
• MCAST Advanced Diploma in Video Production, or
• MCAST Advanced Diploma in IT (Multimedia Software Development stream or Software Development stream)

OR

2 subjects as A-Level passes and 2 subjects as I-Level passes

Compulsory A-Level: Art or Computing

Applicants may be asked to sit for an Interview and/or present their Portfolio.

Full MQF Level 4 Qualifications awarded by the Malta School of Art can be submitted as part of the required documents uploaded at point of application for this programme of studies, and will be reviewed accordingly with a view of considering, or otherwise, eligibility.

Any possible alternative qualifications (local and European) which may be presented instead of the above clearly set compulsory subjects, must very clearly be evidenced / documented as being equivalent to the set compulsory subjects in terms of Level, volume (in ects credits), and Content coverage. It will not be possible to consider variances, given the expected preparation and foundations in possession of the applicant asking to be considered for this MQF Level 6 Degree programme of studies.

An Applicant aged 23 years and over, and not in possession of the above Entry Requirements, may wish to apply via the Maturity Clause route.  Applicants under Maturity Clause must still present clear documentation showing that they have a number of achievements in hand together with their School Leaving formal Certificate / document (to confirm their successful completion of compulsory schooling).  Age is not the only eligibility factor in such instances.  Besides documents showing their past achievements, applicants must present a detailed CV using the Europass format, as well as the most recent official JobsPlus Employment History.

Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/.