📖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 programme of studies is made up of units intended to equip learners with the knowledge to provide relaxation and stress relief treatments as well as to improve skin conditions. Learners will have the opportunity to perform practical tasks during hands-on sessions within the inhouse salon at the Institute of Community Services. There will also be work placement experiences within established salons and spas as part of the course programme. Study units during the second year of studies include alternative therapies such as reflexology, hot stone therapy and aromatherapy. At the end of the first academic year, successful learners will have the option to exit their studies and be awarded the MCAST Award in Beauty Therapy. Upon completion of the full programme the learners will qualify as beauty therapists. Learners are required to purchase the necessary beauty accessories at the beginning of the academic year. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Current Approved Programme Structure
Unit Code Unit Title ECTS Year Semester
CSBTY-412-2007 Holistic Massage 12 1
Yearly
CSPHY-406-2003 Anatomy & Physiology 6 1
Yearly
CSBTY-409-2008 Facial Electrical Treatments 9 1
Yearly
CSBTY-412-2009 Body Electrical treatments 12 1
Yearly
CSPRJ-406-2000 Beauty Therapies Client Based Project 6 1
Yearly
CSNTR-406-2000 Diet and Nutrition for Complementary
Therapists 6 1
Yearly
CDKSK-406-2001 English 6 1
Yearly
CSBTY-403-2102 Essential Oils 3 1
Yearly
CSBTY-409-2103 Aromatherapy 9 2
Yearly
CSBTY-412-2013 Reflexology 12 2
Yearly
CSBTY-409-2010 Alternative Therapies including Indian
Head Massage 9 2
Yearly
CSBTY-406-2011 Hot Stone Massage 6 2
Yearly
CSPRJ-406-2001 Complementary Therapies Client Based
Project 6 2
Yearly
CDKSI-406-1901
Il-Malti għall-Istitut tas-Servizzi filKomunità, tax-Xjenzi Applikati u għallArti Kreattiva
6 2
Yearly
CDKSK-404-1915 Employability and Entrepreneurial
Skills 4 2
Yearly
CDKSK-402-2104 Community Social Responsibility 2 2
Yearly
CDKSK-406-2002 Individual and Social Responsibility 6 2
Yearly
Total ECTS 120 / /

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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

9,000 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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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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