📖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 provides greater insight on advanced hairdressing techniques and better understanding of the requirements when working as a salon owner/manager. This course is aimed at learners who have obtained certification in the basic skills of hairdressing and want to proceed to more advanced techniques ranging from consulting to colouring, advanced cutting and styling. This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to provide a holistic hair service to clients. Learners are given ample opportunity to practice through hands-on practical sessions and professional salon experience. As part of the course, the learners are expected to practice hairdressing services within the inhouse salon at the Institute of Community Services. The course also equips learners with competences required to manage a professional hairdressing salon including knowledge in areas such as human resources management, legislative measures, basic accounting and marketing concepts. The MCAST Advanced Diploma in Hairdressing also covers men’s haircutting and barbering. Learners are required to purchase the necessary hairdressing 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
CSHRD-409-2006 Client Communication and
Consultation Support within the
Salon
9 1
Yearly
CSHRD-406-2007 Health, Safety and Security in the
Hair Salon 6 1
Yearly
CSHRD-409-2008 Styling and Dressing Hair 9 1 Yearly
CSHRD-409-2009 Advanced Colouring Techniques and
Correction 9 1
Yearly
CSHRD-406-2010 Upstyles 6 1 Yearly
CSHRD-403-2011 Human Resources Management for
the Hair Salon 3 1
Yearly
CSHRD-406-2012 Salon Placement 1 6 1 Yearly
CDKSK-404-1915 Employability and Entrepreneurial
Skills 4 1
Yearly
CDKSK-402-2104 Community Social Responsibility 2 1 Yearly
CDKSK-406-2001 English 6 1 Yearly
CSHRD-406-2013 Advanced Cutting Women's Hair 6 2 Yearly
CSHRD-406-2014 Design Principles 6 2 Yearly
CSHRD-406-2015 Basic Accounting & Marketing
Principles for Hairdressing Salons 6 2
Yearly
CSHRD-406-2016 Perming and Straightening 6 2 Yearly
CSHRD-406-2017 Advanced Cutting Men's Hair and
Barbering 6 2
Yearly
CSHRD-406-2018 Hair Treatments and Head Massage 6 2 Yearly
CSHRD-406-2019 Salon Management and Marketing 6 2 Yearly
CSHRD-406-2020 Salon Placement 2 6 2 Yearly
CDKSK-406-2002 Individual and Social Responsibility 6 2 Yearly
CSHRD-406-2021 Cultural Expression 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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