Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Facilitating Inclusive Education
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The course aims to help you build professional skills required by Learning Support Educators to assist and support the teacher in the general classroom. The programme equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to support teachers in creating an effective classroom experience for all students. The programme will focus on knowledge and skills to be able to support individuals with mild to severe disabilities, mild to severe learning difficulties and mild to severe challenging behaviour and the prevention thereof. It also aims to improve the competencies, skills, effectiveness and confidence that learning support educators seek to bring to your work. The course is designed to allow you to develop an understanding of the curriculum, education policy, principles of education, knowledge of the challenges met in classrooms when supporting learning of children with learning difficulties and the implementation of positive behavioural approaches. The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of Facilitative inclusive Education, you will have the necessary skills to work as learning support educators (LSEs) at the graduate level (LSE 3). You can also apply to become an Inclusion Coordinator (INCOs). If you are interested in pursuing an academic career or to further your studies, we encourage you to enrol to Masters level in various related areas.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 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) IAL1003 Practice Placement 1 8 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) IAL1006 Basic Inter- and Intra-Personal Skills in the Classroom: A Positive Psychology Approach 4 ECTS IAL1027 Foundations of Inclusive Education 4 ECTS IAL1028 An introduction to the Let Me Learn Process 4 ECTS IAL1029 Designing and Evaluating IEP in the Primary and Secondary Classroom 4 ECTS IAL1031 Engaging with Diverse Developmental Profile, Disabilities and Neuro-developmental Conditions 4 ECTS IAL1032 Towards the Inclusion and Participation of Students with Communication Disabilities in the Classroom 4 ECTS IAL1808 Including Children with Intellectual Disability 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EDS1005 Human Development and Life-long Learning Potential 4 ECTS EDS1307 Critical Issues in Education 4 ECTS IAL1008 Introducing Literacy and Mathematics for Students with Learning Disabilities / Difficulties 4 ECTS IAL1009 Home-School-Professionals Collaboration: A Transdiscpilinary Approach 4 ECTS IAL1010 Inclusion Beyond Schooling 4 ECTS IAL1030 Inclusive Practice through Theatre, Creative Arts, Physical Activity, Sports and Leisure 4 ECTS Summer Semester Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) IAL2003 Observation Techniques for Assessment and Support for Learning 4 ECTS IAL2004 Low-Incidence Disabilities 4 ECTS IAL2011 Cooperative and Collaborative Learning 4 ECTS IAL3012 Understanding Special Health Procedures 4 ECTS Year 2 In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose their Primary or Secondary specialisation and one study-unit to the value of 4 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during the year. Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compul
Admission Requirements
General Entry Requirements Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Notes and any other requirements Applicants admitted under paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations shall be required to undergo an interview. Applicants admitted into the Course who are not in possession of a pass in Maltese at SEC level at Grade 3 or higher, or at Intermediate or Advanced Matriculation Level at Grade C or higher, or qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the Board, shall be required to follow and successfully pass from a proficiency course approved by the Board in Maltese before the end of the fifth semester of the Course. Students who do not satisfy this requirement by this period shall be required to interrupt their studies for up to a maximum of twelve months during which time they are expected to satisfy this requirement. Students shall only be eligible to proceed with their studies if they comply with this requirement. Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct. You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. 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 . The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website . 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
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
Non EU Applicants: Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500 You are viewing the fees for non EU nationals. Switch to EU nationals if you are a national of any country from within the EU/EEA.
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 180
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