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The Diploma in Computing
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The Diploma in Computing provides you with the foundations of a career in computer science. The Diploma has been designed to accept students with varying backgrounds, those who have studied computing at secondary school and those who have little or no knowledge of computing. The learning outcomes include all that you need to know at foundation level for a career in ICT.
The Diploma in Computing prepares you for the rigours required from programmers and developers in software houses in Malta and overseas, whatever the software you will be working on. The ability to know how computers are designed, built and work, and how you will be able to develop software to perform a wide variety of tasks, is the core aim of the Diploma in Computing.
Entry Requirements
The Minimum Entry Requirements for the Diploma in Computing are four ordinary level passes grades 1–5 SEC in Mathematics, English and any other two subjects (preferably Computer Studies is included & Maltese only if the student aims to gain entry to the University of Malta).
Students must be 16 years by April 30th of the year of entry to the Diploma in Computing.
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Modules studied in the Diploma in Computing (*Core Modules)
Introduction & Intermediate Java Programming*
Introduction to Information Security*
Introduction to Front-end Web Development*
Introduction to Algebra, Matrices & Graphs*
Introduction to Calculus*
Principles of Computing Architecture*
Core Database Principles, implementing & querying*
A further choice of electives totaling 20 ECTS are available from a number of specialisations, namely;
eBusiness & Digital Marketing
Game Design & Development
Information Systems
User Experience
Web Development
This diploma provides you with the knowledge and competences that will serve you well if you decide to join the work force in a junior position in ICT, be it as a programmer, administrator or any other aspect of work in the IT department of an organisation.
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Progression
The Diploma in Computing at MQF level 5 awarded by Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education will be able to progress either to read for the BSc (Hons) in Computer Science over two further academic years awarded by the University of London, under the academic direction of Goldsmiths College.
As from 2020, the University of Malta, Faculty of ICT, is accepting the Diploma in Computing (MQF level 5) awarded by Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education and Mathematics, English & Maltese ‘O’ level as the entry qualification for the first year of the BSc Computing Science, BSc Software Development, BSc Artificial Intelligence & BSc Computing & Business.
Progression is also available studying as an evening student!
Exciting Specialisations
Understanding the need for the fun factor the Institute’s faculty have designed to have a quarter of the Diploma as specialisation. YOU may click on of the list below to access a copy of the prospectus for each specialisation. We have a wide variety, including our best loved Game Design & Development that includes the study of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality; Web development; Digital Marketing; the very popular Information Systems for those who will join the IT divisions in Corporations, and Smart Devices Apps development with User Experience. We also have an emerging specialisation to meet the requirements for individuals able to work in the financial services industry and crypto-currency .
We believe that studying for a computing qualification should be an enjoyable one, and we have all the equipment that one can imagine to enable students to have hands on experience to develop leading edge projects, mentored by their tutors.
Digital Marketing;
Financial Technology;
Games Design and Development;
Information Systems;
User Experience including Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality;
Web Design.
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Internships
Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education believes in the concept of merging classroom learning to on-the job experience. Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education offers opportunities to registered students to gain experience with firms operating in Malta and also in the EU through the Erasmus+ programme.
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A Legacy of Excellence in Computing over three decades
Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education has been involved in computer science education since 1985. During these past 34 years, the Institute taught computing at every level — from MQF Level 3 to 6; from ordinary (MQF Level 3) to BSc (Honours) (MQF Level 6). Our students and graduates have gone on to follow rewarding careers in Computing, locally and overseas.
Fees and rebates (full time study)
The MQF level 5 Diploma in Computing costs €5,240 in tuition fees paid in 9 equal payments of €583 per month.
Parents/Legal guardians in employment are eligible to receive a tax rebate of €3,500 resulting in a net cost to the parent/legal guardian of €1,740.
The €1,740 may be paid in monthly installments of €100 over a period of two years through the SMIFlexiPay®.
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Scholarship for top performers
Students who possess grades 1 or 2 in their 4 submitted ordinary level qualifications with their applications will benefit from a €1000 reduction in their tuition fees. Learn more Click Here
Stipends and Maintenance Grants
Students who are reading for the Diploma in Computing including specialisations are eligible to receive monthly stipends during the academic year of €163 per month and a maintenance grant of €1397 (these are paid under the MGUS and are conditional that the student resumes studies for an undergraduate degree in Computing).
Fees and rebates (evening students)
The MQF level 5 Diploma in Computing costs €2,990 in tuition fees paid in 18 equal payments of €166 per month.
Students who are already in employment are eligible to receive a tax rebate of €2,516 resulting in a net cost to the student of €1,078.
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