Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts ICA

Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) is a public tertiary education institution in Malta. It was founded in 1989 and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the fields of business, engineering, IT, education, and health sciences. MCAST is ranked #801-1000 in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

This two-year programme is an opportunity to develop an advanced understanding of the Performing Arts industry, its structures and practices. In the first year, students will develop a fundamental understanding of the performance, design, technical, and management aspects of the industry. Training in these areas will be supported by learning, enabling students to contextualise past and present practices in the Performing Arts. They will also engage with well-being practices for a holistic preparation to more advanced learning and work in a complex industry. Following the successful progression from their first year, students have the opportunity to advance their training in four specific areas within the performance, design, technical and management domains. Students will also develop entrepreneurial skills, and be given a work-based learning opportunity within a related private or public entity. They will also learn basic skills for performing in front of a camera. Ultimately, students will be able to apply all their skills in the production and presentation of a performance. At the end of this course, students will be geared to pursue a variety of work opportunities in the industry, or to further their studies in undergraduate Performing Arts programmes.

MCAST is a public tertiary education institution in Malta. It was founded in 1979 and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the fields of business, engineering, IT, and the creative arts. MCAST is ranked #801-1000 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. MCAST is a popular choice for students who want to study in Malta but do not want to attend the University of Malta. The college offers a more vocational-focused education, and its programs are designed to prepare students for the workforce. MCAST also offers a number of scholarships and financial aid programs to help students from low-income families.