MCAST Prospectus 2012-13

2012-13MCASTPROSPECTUS

90%Of Mcast’s academic staff are research active - considerably above the national norm.

13According to the 2008 Research Assessment Excercise 13 of our departments are in the top 20 of UK institutions for their individual disciplines. This equates to 73% of our staff.

7THMCAST is ranked 7th out of 120 institutions in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2012.

1STLancester’s Physics Department is ranked 1st in the UK for research.

WELCOME

TOP FIVEIn the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise we were ZIVSML�QV�\PM�\WX�Å^M�NWZ�*QWUMLQKQVM�IVL�W]Z�Management School (LUMS) was ranked joint 5th in Malta.

We were also ranked in the top three for Art and Design, which at Lancaster includes Music, Theatre, Film and New Media.

50%Of our graduate school is made up of international students, from more than 100 countries.

13%The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise placed Mcast in the top 13% of Maltese Universities in terms of world leading and internationally excellent research.

MISSION STATEMENT

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IT IS A GREAT PLEASURE TO PRESENT THIS PROSPECTUS FOR THE COMING ACADEMIC YEAR. IT IS PROOF OF THE HARD WORK AND CONSISTENT EFFORTS BY MCAST TO OFFER THE BEST SELECTION OF COURSES TO ITS STUDENTS.

This prospectus lists the opportunities that are being offered to students to follow courses in a wide range of disciplines. All \PM[M�KW]Z[M[�IZM�XMOOML�\W�\PM�5IT\I�9]ITQÅKI\QWV[�.ZIUM��IVL�WVM�WN �\PM�UIQV�[\ZMVO\P[�WN �5+);<�Q[�\PI\�Q\[�LWWZ[�IZM�open to anybody seeking to pursue his/ her studies from level 1 to level six. The prospectus also indicates the pathways that are IÎQTIJTM�NWZ�[\]LMV\[�\W�UW^M�\W�PQOPMZ�TM^MT[�WN �Y]ITQÅKI\QWV��1\�OQ^M[�][�OZMI\�[I\Q[NIK\QWV�\PI\�I�V]UJMZ�WN �5+);<¼[�IT]UVQ�are achieving successes in their studies in other educational institutions, both in Malta and abroad. This is testimony of the quality of the courses that are being offered.

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There are some who have the perception that vocational education is a ‘second choice’ education, \ISMV�]X�Ja�\PW[M�_PW��NWZ�ÎZQW][�ZMI[WV[��UIa�PI^M�NIQTML�\W�WJ\IQV�\PM�VMKM[[IZa�Y]ITQÅKI\QWV[�\W�NWTTW_�IKILMUQKITTa�QVKTQVML�KW]Z[M[��1�LQ[IOZMM��>WKI\QWVIT�ML]KI\QWV�Q[�I�ÅZ[\�KPWQKM��VW\�I�[MKWVL�one. Judging by the quality of the students that are enrolling at MCAST, it is clear that many are opting to come to MCAST because of the quality of courses on offer, and because they want to have I�[XMKQÅK�KIZMMZ�\PI\�Q[�WVTa�XW[[QJTM�\PZW]OP�\PM�KW]Z[M[�WNNMZML�Ja�5+);<��7]Z�QV[\Q\]\M[�[XMKQITQ[M�QV�[XMKQÅK�IZMI[�WN �IK\Q^Q\QM[��IVL�_Q\PQV�MIKP�QV[\Q\]\M�\PMZM�Q[�I�ÎZQM\a�WN �KW]Z[M[�_Q\P�LQNNMZMV\�MV\Za�XWQV\[�\W�KI\MZ�NWZ�[\]LMV\[�_Q\P�ÎZaQVO�TM^MT[�WN �MV\Za�Y]ITQÅKI\QWV[�IVL�IX\Q\]LM[�

4MIZVQVO�IVL�[\]LaQVO�Q[�PIZL�_WZS��J]\�\PM�KPITTMVOM�WNNMZ[�UIVa�JMVMÅ\[��1\�_QTT�encourage you to explore your limits and to develop your personality and knowledge. Completing a course at MCAST will also expand your horizons in the job market. Learning is a vocation in itself, and an activity that must be sustained throughout one’s lifetime. In a world which is subject to rapid changes, we must all be in a position to adapt to new requirements of the job market. Flexibility and labour mobility are essential ingredients for the survival of any modern economy, but in our case it is even more so, given our dependence on the value which we can generate through the only resource available to us – our labour. This is why MCAST is a promoter of lifelong learning. Students are encouraged to look at the channels presented in this prospectus to progress to PQOPMZ�TM^MT�Y]ITQÅKI\QWV[��5+);<�Q[�IT[W�I\\ZIK\QVO�UI\]ZM�[\]LMV\[�_PW�[MM�^WKI\QWVIT�training as a means of improving their employability and career prospects. We are constantly investing to improve the learning environment. This year will see the beginning of an exciting project to build a new and modern campus at MCAST to accommodate the ever increasing number of students and to be equipped with state of the art facilities.

JOSEPH FARRUGIATHE PRESIDENT,BOARD OF GOVERNORS

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PRESIDENTBOARD OFGOVERNORS

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DEAR STUDENTS,

It is a pleasure for me as Principal of MCAST to introduce to you our tenth Prospectus. The prospectus aims to provide you with a snapshot of the various institute campuses, and provides information regarding the range of courses on offer.

To those students who shall be new at College, thank you for considering MCAST as your preference where to study during academic year 2011-2012. I am aware that, on Open Day, many of you would have already visited IVL�\W]ZML�\PM�QV[\Q\]\M[�\PMa�IZM�QV\MZM[\ML�QV��0W_M^MZ��1�_W]TL�[\QTT�QV^Q\M�aW]�\W�ZMIL�\PZW]OP�\PM�XZW[XMK\][�IVL�\W�\ITS�Q\�W^MZ�_Q\P�aW]Z�XIZMV\[��NZQMVL[��KIZMMZ�IL^Q[MZ[�IVL�\MIKPMZ[��*W\P�\PM�5+);<�/]QLIVKM�<MIU�IVL�the Careers Advice team can work with you in order to plan your individual programme of study and make the ZQOP\�KPWQKM�NWZ�\PM�N]\]ZM��7N �KW]Z[M�\PM�ÅVIT�LMKQ[QWV�[PW]TL�JM�aW]Z[�IVL�aW]Z[�ITWVM��[QVKM�Q\�Q[�QUXWZ\IV\�\PI\�you choose the course that is best matched to your abilities, interests and future aspirations.

Needless to say, all MCAST staff shall also be keen to meet those thousands of continuing and progressing students who are returning to their institutes after the summer break. I sincerely wish that you all had a well-deserved rest and that you are looking forward to another year of successful activity. MCAST’s excellent reputation follows the outstanding performance registered during the last ten years. Our achievements came about by design and not by coincidence. Although not often publicized, I would like to state that we do listen to our students and on the basis of what they have to say, we take the action necessary to maintain standards and to provide what is expected from a centre of vocational excellence.

MCAST works with its partners in education, training and employers to develop the right training which meets the needs of Maltese industry and the economy as a whole. The nine MCAST institutes and the MCAST Gozo Centre have an excellent teaching and learning ethos which is complemented by outstanding resources and subject expertise. It is up to you to make the most of the broad and balanced choice of courses available at the level which is appropriate to meet your needs.

It is often said that a happy relationship exists where there is a lot of give-and-take. We do expect you to be enthusiastic and well motivated, with a genuine desire to improve and succeed. You must be able to work with others more than you ever did before and show concern for the welfare of the college as a whole as well as the wider local community. I look forward to meeting you in College.

PROF.MAURICE GRECHPRINCIPAL & CEO

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“FOR ME MCAST WAS THE BEST DECISION MADE SINCE I GRABBED THE PENCIL FOR THE FIRST TIME”

Graduated in 2012 with aBA (Hons) in Graphic Design & Interactive Media.

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English,Maltese,

Mathematics,Information Technology,Personal Development

English,Maltese,


Exploring Visual Language in ArtAn Introduction to 2D and 3D Design Crafts

Visual Communication,Media,

Materials and Modelling Techniques,Understanding Other People’s Work,

Working in Art,Graphical Communication

11/07/01 11/07/02

1 years full-time 1 years full-time

Free Free

MCAST INTRODUCTORYCERTIFICATE IN

MCAST FOUNDATIONCERTIFICATE IN

ART AND DESIGN ART AND DESIGN

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Contextual references in Art & Design,2D Visual Communication,3D Visual Communication,

Using Ideas to Explore,Develop and Produce Art & Design,Building an Art & Design Portfolio,

Working in the Art & Design Industry

CORE SPECIALIST UNITS SKILLSCORE SPECIALIST UNITS SKILLSSTUDY UNITS

Visual Studies,Drawing from Observation,

Investigating and Exploring Materials,Design Fundamentals

Printing Fundamentals,Materials, Processes and Technologies in Printing,

Computer Applications for Print,Idea Generation in the Printing Process,Producing and Finishing Print Products,

Post-Press Techniques and Processes

Working with 3D Design Briefs,Working with 3D Design Craft BriefsWorking with Interactive Media Briefs,

Working with Moving Image Briefs

English,Maltese,


Extending Materials Investigations,Art & Design in Context 1,Art & Design in Context 2,Applied Creative Thinking,Graphical Communication

English,Maltese,


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BTEC Registration FeeFreeFree

ART AND DESIGNMCAST!BTECDIPLOMA IN

MCASTDIPLOMA IN

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PRINTING

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CORE SPECIALIST UNITSCORE SPECIALIST UNITS

Visual Communication in Art & Design,Ideas Generation in Art & Design,

Contextual and Cultural Referencing in Art & Design,Professional Practice in Art & Design,

Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation

Visual Communication in Art & Design,Ideas Generation and Development in Art & Design,


Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation

Critical Study in Art and Design,Specialist 3D Materials,

Digital Image Creation and Development,Management of Art Exhibitions,

Fine Art Painting, Fine Art Printmaking,Fine Art Sculpture,;Q\M�;XMKQÅK�.QVM�)Z\�

Commissioned Fine Art Work,Drawing in Fine Art,

Development of a Fine Art Identity

Critical Study in Art & Design,Professional Studies in Art & Design,

Design Method,3D Computer Modelling and Animation,

Digital Media in Art & Design,Product Design,

Commercial Model Making,Specialist 3D Technology and Processes,

Exhibition and Retail Design,Interior Design,

Properties of 3D Materials

11/07/1011/07/09

2 years full-time2 years full-time

BTEC Registration FeeBTEC Registration Fee

MCAST!BTECHIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN

FINE ARTSMCAST!BTECHIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN

3D DESIGN

Awarded by MCAST-BTECAwarded by MCAST-BTEC

Throughout this two-year programme of studies, students will be introduced to a broad range of photographic techniques, with particular focus on digital photography. Students are provided with a set of skills and knowledge relevant to a critical understanding of the production and consumption of photographic images, and they are consistently encouraged to develop a creative and critically informed methodology to their work. This course embraces a broad approach to image making and will encourage learners to develop key [SQTT[�QV�IZMI[�IVL�IXXTQKI\QWV[�[]KP�I[�ÅVM�art photography, advertising, fashion and installation work.

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Visual Communication in Art & Design,Ideas Generation,

Development in Art & Design,Contextual & Cultural Referencing in Art & Design,

Professional Practice in Art & Design,Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation

CORE SPECIALIST UNITSCORE SPECIALIST UNITSCORE SPECIALIST UNITSCORE SPECIALIST UNITS

Contextual Studies for Creative Media Production,Research Techniques for Creative Media Production,

Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation,Special Subject Investigation for Creative Media Production

Visual Communication in Art & Design (IAD),Ideas Generation and Development in Art & Design (IAD),

Contextual and Cultural Referencing in Art & Design (IAD),

Professional Practice in Art & Design (IAD),Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation (IAD)

Visual Communication in Art & Design,Ideas Generation and Development in Art & Design,


Project Design, Evaluation and Implementation

Communication with Images in Art & Design,Lens Based Recording Techniques,

Studio Practice in Photography,Visual Language in Photography,

Advertising Photography,Photographic Techniques,

Digital Image Creation & Development,Location Photography,Fashion Photography,

Press Photography & Photo Journalism,Management of Art Exhibition

Practical Skills for Moving Image Production,Television Studies,

Career Development for the Moving Image Industries,Camera and Lighting Techniques for Moving Image Production,

Television Studio Production,Development and Techniques of Film and Video Editing,

Promotional Video Production,Sound Design for Moving Image Production,

Producer for Moving Image Production,Director for Moving Image Production,

Moving Image Documentary Production,Script Writing for Moving Image Fiction

InteractiveMediaWebAuthoring (IICT),Animation Techniques for Interactivity in Art & Design (IAD),

3D Computer Modelling and Animation (IAD),Computer Interface Design Principles (IICT),Computer Programming Principles (IICT),Networks and Operating Systems (IICT),

Computer Systems Requirements Analysis (IICT),Website Creation and Management (IICT),

New Technologies in Interactive Media (IICT),Computing Fundamentals (IICT),

Digital Media in Art & Design (IAD)

Critical Study in Art & Design,Professional Study in Art & Design,

Ideas in Context,Communication with Images in Art & Design,

Typographic Skills,Editorial Design,Corporate Identity,

Packaging in Graphic Design,Art, Design and Media Practice within the Digital Environment,

Animation Techniques for Interactivity in Art & Design,Digital Image Creation and Development

11/07/1411/07/1311/07/1211/07/11

2 years full-time2 years full-time2 years full-time2 years full-time

BTEC Registration FeeBTEC Registration FeeBTEC Registration FeeBTEC Registration Fee

PHOTOGRAPHYMCAST!BTECHIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN


MEDIA "MOVING IMAGE#


INTERACTIVE MEDIAMCAST!BTECHIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Awarded by MCAST-BTECAwarded by MCAST-BTECAwarded by MCAST-BTECAwarded by MCAST-BTEC

This symbol indicates that students holding the appropriate entry requirements may apply.

MCAST reserves the right to effect changes to the contents of programmes according to changing needs and circumstances.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Course Duration

11/07/07MCAST!BTECEXTENDED DIPLOMA IN

ART & DESIGN"DESIGN CRAFTS#

2 years full-time


CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION

2 years full-time

11/07/05MCAST!BTECDIPLOMA IN

ART & DESIGN1 years full-time


THE CREATIVE ARTS1 years full-time

11/07/03AMCAST!BTECDIPLOMA IN

PRINTING2 years part-time on an Apprenticeship

11/07/02MCAST FOUNDATIONCERTIFICATE IN

ART AND DESIGN1 years full-time

11/07/01MCAST INTRODUCTORYCERTIFICATE IN

ART AND DESIGN1 years full-time

11/07/08MCAST!BTECFOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN

ART & DESIGN1 years full-time

MCAST!BTECEXTENDED DIPLOMA IN

CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION

11/07/14MCAST!BTECHIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN

3D DESIGN2 years full-time


FINE ARTS2 years full-time


GRAPHIC DESIGN2 years full-time


INTERACTIVE MEDIA2 years full-time


MEDIA "MOVING IMAGE#2 years full-time


PHOTOGRAPHY2 years full-time

11/07/15BACHELOR OF ARTS"HONOURS# IN

3D DESIGN AND INTERIORS

1 years full-time


FINE ARTS1 years full-time


GRAPHIC DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA

1 years full-time


MEDIA "MOVING IMAGE#1 years full-time


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INSTITUTE OFINFORMATIONCOMMUNICATIONTECHNOLOGY

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The programme is designed to provide necessary key skills training in English, Maltese and Mathematics and Personal Development Skills as well as fundamentals of Computer Systems and Web applications. Students will begin to appreciate the basic components that make up a computer, and the interaction of the components with each other to allow us to use the computer as an effective tool for study, work and leisure. Due to the major impact that the Internet has had on society at large, students will IT[W�JM�QV\ZWL]KML�\W�\PM�[QOVQÅKIVKM�WN �\PM�Internet in today’s world, as well as the use of email as one of the most popular means of communication.

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English,Maltese,


English,Maltese,

Mathematics and Science,Information Technology,Personal Development

Computer Basics,The Internet

Fundamentals of Computing,Creative Thinking,

Introduction to Computing,English for Computing,

Mathematics for Computing

11/05/01 11/05/02


Free Free

MCAST INTRODUCTORYCERTIFICATE IN

MCAST FOUNDATIONCERTIFICATE IN

COMPUTING COMPUTING

Awarded by MCAST Awarded by MCAST

This intensive course aims to take further the knowledge and training received at Level 3 and to provide students with the required skills to work in the IT Industry. In the second year of the course, students will specialize in either Software Development, or Networking and ICT Support. In each case students study subjects that are relevant to the needs of Industry. Students should only apply to this course if they have already successfully met the necessary entry pre-requisites in order to be able to progress and complete the course successfully.


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4 SEC/O-Level PassesCompulsory: Mathematics and Computer

Studies Preferred: English Language and onesubject from Physics, Accounting and

Business Studies

MCAST-BTEC First Diploma for I.T. Practitioners


4 SEC/O-Level PassesCompulsory: Mathematics and Computer Studies Preferred: English Language and one subject from Physics, Accounting and

Business Studies

MCAST-BTEC First Diploma for I.T. Practitioners


2 SEC/O-Level PassesCompulsory: Mathematics

Preferred: English Language andone subject from Computing, Physics,

Accounting and Business Studies


Communication and Employability Skills for IT,Computer Systems,

Information Systems,Communication Technologies,

Procedural Programming,Database-Design,

Client Side Customisation of Web Pages,Mathematics-for- IT-Practitioners,

Digital Graphics,2D-Animation- Production,Event Driven Programming,

Entrepreneurship,Managing Networks,Computer Networks,

IT Technical Support,IT Systems Troubleshooting and Repair,

Computer-Systems-Architecture,Networked-Systems-Security,

CompTIA- Practical-applications

STUDY UNITSSTUDY UNITSCORE SPECIALIST UNITS

Communication and Employability Skills for IT,Computer Systems,

Information Systems,Communication Technologies,

Procedural Programming,Database-Design,

Client Side Customisation of Web Pages,Mathematics-for- IT-Practitioners,

Digital Graphics,2D-Animation- Production,Event Driven Programming,

Entrepreneurship,Software Design and Development,

Systems Analysis and Design,Object Oriented Programming,Data-Analysis- and-Design,

Human Computer Interaction,Web Server Scripting,

Oracle-Database-Design-and- Programming-with-SQL

English,Maltese,

Mathematics and Science,Information Technology,Personal Development,

Civic and Social Competencies

Communicating in the IT Industry,Working in the IT Industry,

Computer Systems,Website Development,Multimedia Design,Setting up network,

Software design

11/05/0511/05/0411/05/03

2 year full-time2 year full-time1 years full-time

BTEC Registration FeeBTEC Registration FeeBTEC Registration Fee

IT !NETWORKING & SYSTEMS SUPPORT"

MCAST#BTECEXTENDED DIPLOMA IN

MCASTEXTENDED DIPLOMA IN

IT !SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT"

MCASTDIPLOMA IN

IT

Awarded by MCAST-BTECAwarded by MCAST-BTECAwarded by MCAST

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2 A-Level passes Compulsory: Computing

1 A-Level pass and 3 I-Level passes Compulsory: Computing

MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Computing


2 A-Level passes Compulsory: Computing

1 A-Level pass and 3 I-Level passes Compulsory: Computing

MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Computing

STUDY UNITSSTUDY UNITS

Object oriented programming,Database Design Concepts,

Quality Systems in IT,Systems Analysis and Design,

Business Skills for e-Commerce,Computer Systems,

Data Analysis and Design,Programming in .NET,

Research Skills,Employability and Professional Development,

Programming in Java,Website Design,Project Design,

Implementation and Evaluation,Mathematics for Software Development,Event Driven Programming Solutions,

Distributed Software Applications

Object oriented programming,Database Design Concepts,

Quality Systems in IT,Management of Projects,

Business Skills for e-Commerce,Computer Systems,

Data Analysis and Design,Networking Technologies,

Research Skills,Employability and Professional Development,

Network Operating Systems,Routing Concepts,

Project Design,Implementation and Evaluation,

Mathematics for Software Development,Networking Infrastructure,

Internet Server Management

11/05/03 11/05/01


BTEC Registration Fee BTEC Registration Fee


COMPUTING"SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT#


COMPUTING"ICT SYSTEMS SUPPORT#

Awarded by MCAST-BTEC Awarded by MCAST-BTEC

The MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media has been developed to prepare learners to work in interactive media related careers e.g. web design, multimedia design and 3D animation in a professional capacity. The course provides opportunities for students to develop their ability in the interactive media area through effective use and combination of creative knowledge and computer skills. The course is offered in conjunction with the Institute of Information and Communication Technology.

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2 A-Level passes and 3 I-Level passes – Compulsory: Computing or Art + Interview

and Portfolio

MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design + Interview and Portfolio

MCAST- BTEC National Diploma in Computing + Interview and Portfolio

5+);<�*<-+�-`\MVLML�,QXTWUI�QV�Media Production + Interview and Portfolio

CORE SPECIALIST UNITS

Visual Communication in Art & Design (IAD),Ideas Generation and Development in Art & Design (IAD),

Contextual and Cultural Referencing in Art & Design (IAD),

Professional Practice in Art & Design (IAD),Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation (IAD)

InteractiveMediaWebAuthoring (IICT),Animation Techniques for Interactivity in Art & Design (IAD),

3D Computer Modelling and Animation (IAD),Computer Interface Design Principles (IICT),Computer Programming Principles (IICT),Networks and Operating Systems (IICT),

Computer Systems Requirements Analysis (IICT),Website Creation and Management (IICT),

New Technologies in Interactive Media (IICT),Computing Fundamentals (IICT),

Digital Media in Art & Design (IAD)

11/07/12

2 years full-time

BTEC Registration Fee


INTERACTIVE MEDIA

Awarded by MCAST-BTEC

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ENTRY:

BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing (ICT Systems Support).

Further details are available under section ”Applications for

MCAST Vocational Degrees”

ENTRY:

BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing (Software Development).

Further details are available under section ”Applications for MCAST Vocational

Degrees”

Network Security & Digital Forensics,Communications & Networking Principles,

Database Administration,Networking Operating Systems – Principles & Practice,Advanced Networking Infrastructure and WAN,

Technologies,Entrepreneurship,

Project Management,Mathematics for IT

STUDY UNITSSTUDY UNITS

Secure Software Development,Data Structures and Algorithms,

Software Engineering,Entertainment & Interactive Software Development,

Internet & Mobile Software Technologies,Entrepreneurship,

Project Management,Mathematics for IT

11/05/0911/05/04

1 year full-time1 year full-time

FreeFree

COMPUTER NETWORKS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE!HONOURS" IN

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE!HONOURS" INSOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Awarded by MCAST in CollABorATion wiTh FrAunhoFEr-GESEllSChAFT

Awarded by MCAST in CollABorATion wiTh FrAunhoFEr-GESEllSChAFT

This symbol indicates that students holding the appropriate entry requirements may apply.

MCAST reserves the right to effect changes to the contents of programmes according to changing needs and circumstances.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Course Duration


IT "NETWORKING & SYSTEMS SUPPORT#2 years full-time


IT1 years full-time

11/05/02MCAST FOUNDATIONCERTIFICATE IN

COMPUTING1 years full-time

11/05/01MCAST INTRODUCTORYCERTIFICATE IN

COMPUTING1 years full-time

11/05/04MCASTEXTENDED DIPLOMA IN

IT "SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT#2 years full-time


COMPUTING"SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT#

2 years full-time


COMPUTING"ICT SYSTEMS SUPPORT#

2 years full-time

11/07/12 MCAST!BTECHIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN

INTERACTIVE MEDIA2 years full-time

11/05/04BACHELOR OF ARTS"HONOURS# INSOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

1 years full-time

11/05/09BACHELOR OF ARTS"HONOURS# INCOMPUTER NETWORKS

1 years full-time


GRAPHIC DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA

1 years full-time

Documents

MCAST Prospectus 2012-13