Certificate in Foundation Studies in Humanities

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

1 Year

62 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

This foundation course, one-year pre-tertiary study programme is specifically tailored if you wish to enrol for an undergraduate study course in the humanities but do not meet the necessary direct entry requirements. The programme presents a comprehensive introduction to discipline-specific academic English language skills and terminology, study skills, and the fundamental concepts in the study of the humanities and the social sciences. The course is designed to have a learner-centred environment, intended to promote your autonomy through task-based learning, interactive learning, self-access, and small-group contact time for learning support. You will be provided with core academic English language skills, a modern foreign language, history, introductory courses to philosophy and social sciences, psychology, communications and critical thinking skills. After successful completion of the course, you will be guaranteed a place in a number of undergraduate degree courses in the humanities and social sciences at the University of Malta.

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Information for International applicants

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The Course shall be open to all applicants who:

a) present a secondary and/or high school certificate issued abroad and who studied within an educational system that is not comparable to the Maltese educational system (in terms of curriculum, years of study, etc.) and

satisfy the University's English language requirement as published on the University's official website at the time of applications and

are in possession of qualifications allowing access to an undergraduate course in the selected discipline in the country where such qualifications originate, but

are deemed to require further study to be admitted to undergraduate degree courses at the University of Malta.

At the discretion of the Board, applicants shall be required to pass an interview and/or a written test.

Applicants who are deemed ineligible to join the Course may be allowed by the Board to enrol as students in the Foundation Commencement Programme which is detailed in Appendix I to the regulations for the Course.

EU, non-EU and Maltese dual citizens who previously studied abroad and then join higher secondary schools in Malta for more than one year shall not be admitted to the Course.

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You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage. Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements.

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Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt, and our team will be more than happy to help.

After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

FST0511	Research and Reasoning	2 ECTS
IFS0501	Academic English Reading for Humanities	5 ECTS
IFS0502	Academic English Writing for Humanities	5 ECTS
IFS0503	Academic English Listening for Humanities	5 ECTS
IFS0504	Academic English for the Humanities and Social Sciences in Context	5 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

IFS0201	French 1	5 ECTS
IFS0203	Introduction to the Study of History 1	5 ECTS
IFS0205	Introduction to Humanities and Social Sciences 1	5 ECTS
IFS0801	Introduction to Psychology	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

IFS0202	French 2	5 ECTS
IFS0204	Introduction to the Study of History 2	5 ECTS
IFS0206	Introduction to Humanities and Social Sciences 2	5 ECTS
IFS0802	Introduction to Communication	5 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the Certificate in Foundation Studies Course Regulations, 2014 under the auspices of the International School for Foundation Studies.

By the end of the course, you will:

Have acquired fundamental concepts in the study of the humanities and the social sciences.
Be able to carry out research and critical thought.
Be fluent in your oral and reading faculties in the English language.
Have a general understanding of some of the Humanities subjects.
Be able to learn independently and organise your time effectively.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 6,600

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Upon successfully completing this course, you will be eligible to enrol within a course of your choice offered by the Humanities department, provided that the pre-requisites are met.

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