📖Introduction

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.

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📚About the Program

This course comprises both College-based training and work-based learning. It gives an in-depth knowledge and experience of the general requirements and specialist areas related to the field of building and construction. At the end of the first year, learners can choose one of four streams that include: Construction Design, Quantity Surveying, Land Surveying, and Civil and Road Engineering. Learners will be able to carry out duties at a professional and technical level in areas such as building, construction, civil and roads engineering. They will be able to carry out tasks related to Design, Quantity Surveying, Land Surveying, Geospatial Engineering, Geographical Information, and Roads and Project Management. This course includes work-related training and practice. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Current Approved Programme Structure
Core Units
Unit Code Unit Title ECTS Year Semester
ETH&S-406-1511
Health, Safety and Welfare for
Construction and the Built
Environment
6 1 YEAR
ETMTS-406-1505
Science and Materials for
Construction and the Built
Environment
6 1 YEAR
ETPMT-406-1501 Project Management in Construction
and the Built Environment 6 1 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1503 Graphical Detailing in Construction
and the Built Environment 6 1 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1506 Building Regulations and Control in
Construction 6 1 YEAR
ETCDN-406-1503 Computer Aided Drafting for
Construction 6 1 YEAR
CDKSK-406-2001 English 6 1 YEAR
CDKSK-406-2007 Mathematics 6 1 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1505 Tendering and Estimating in
Construction 6 2 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1508 Surveying in Construction and Civil
Engineering 6 2 YEAR
CDKSK-404-1915 Employability and Entrepreneurial
Skills 4 2 YEAR
CDKSK-402-2104 Community Social Responsibility 2 2 YEAR
ETMTH-406-1617 Mathematics for Engineering 6 3 YEAR
ETCMP-406-1601 Vocational Competences in
Construction Engineering 6 3 YEAR
Total ECTS 78 / /
Specialised Units for MCAST Advanced Diploma in Construction
Engineering (Construction Design)
Unit Code Unit Title ECTS Year Semester
ETCNS-406-1504 Sustainable Construction 6 2 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1529 Construction Technology and Design
in Construction 6 2 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1509 Building Surveying in Construction 6 2 YEAR
CE4-A6-21 Course Specification
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ETCNS-406-1513 Mechanical and Electrical Services
in Construction 6 2 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1510 Structural Behaviour and Detailing 6 3 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1512 Design Procedures in Construction 6 3 YEAR
ETBTC-406-1501 Building Technology in Construction 6 3 YEAR
Total ECTS 42 / /
Specialised Units for MCAST Advanced Diploma in Construction
Engineering (Quantity Surveying)
Unit Code Unit Title ECTS Year Semester
ETCNS-406-1504 Sustainable Construction 6 2 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1529 Construction Technology and Design
in Construction 6 2 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1509 Building Surveying in Construction 6 2 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1513 Mechanical and Electrical Services
in Construction 6 2 YEAR
ETFIN-406-1515 Economics and Finance in
Construction 6 3 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1530 Measurement Techniques 6 3 YEAR
ETQSS-406-1900 Measuring, Tendering and
Estimating in Construction 6 3 YEAR
Total ECTS 42 / /
Specialised Units for MCAST Advanced Diploma in Construction
Engineering (Land Surveying)
Unit Code Unit Title ECTS Year Semester
ETCNS-406-1504 Sustainable Construction 6 2 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1529 Construction Technology and Design
in Construction 6 2 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1509 Building Surveying in Construction 6 2 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1511 Spatial Data Techniques in
Construction and Civil Engineering 6 2 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1515 Setting out Processes in
Construction and Civil Engineering 6 3 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1516 Surveying Technology in
Construction and Civil Engineering 6 3 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1514 Topographic Surveying in
Construction and Civil Engineering 6 3 YEAR
Total ECTS 42 / /
CE4-A6-21 Course Specification
11
Specialised Units for MCAST Advanced Diploma in Construction
Engineering (Civil and Road Engineering)
Unit Code Unit Title ECTS Year Semester
ETSTR-406-1501 Structural Mechanics in
Construction and Civil Engineering 6 2 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1518 Highway Construction and
Maintenance in Civil Engineering 6 2 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1517 Construction in Civil Engineering 6 2 YEAR
ETCVE-406-1900 Road Construction Concepts 6 3 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1515 Setting out Processes in
Construction and Civil Engineering 6 3 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1516 Surveying Technology in
Construction and Civil Engineering 6 3 YEAR
ETCNS-406-1514 Topographic Surveying in
Construction and Civil Engineering 6 3 YEAR
Total ECTS 42 / /

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🏫About Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology

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.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

1,657 RMB

Tuition fee:

4,500 EUR per year

13,500 EUR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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