Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Facilitating Inclusive Education (Top-Up Degree)
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 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
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 In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose their Primary or Secondary specialisation. 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) IAL2002 Practice Placement 2 8 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) IAL2005 Parental Involvement 4 ECTS IAL2021 Inclusive Language Practices in Academic Research 4 ECTS IAL3009 Exclusion, Inclusion and Schooling 4 ECTS Elective Stream - Primary specialisation Elective Unit (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) EPE2014 Curriculum Knowledge: Early Years 4 ECTS Elective Stream - Secondary specialisation Elective Unit (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) IAL2009 Curriculum Knowledge: Language Learning in Secondary Years 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EDS2002 Research Methods in Inclusive Education 4 ECTS IAL2017 Maltese Sign Language: Communication Made Simple 4 ECTS IAL3003 Assistive Products and Solutions: Towards Autonomy and Self-Determination and Quality of Life 4 ECTS IAL3004 Early Childhood Intervention: A Family Centred Approach 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. 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) IAL3000 Practice Placeme
Admission Requirements
General Entry Requirements Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Notes and any other requirements The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of the following qualifications: the Diploma in Facilitating Inclusive Education of the University of Malta or the MCAST Level 5 Higher Diploma in Facilitating Inclusive Education or any other comparable and equivalent recognised qualification, together with passes at SEC level at Grade 5 or better in English Language, Maltese and Mathematics. Students residing in Gozo will follow lectures online using their own device. 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 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.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
Non EU Applicants: Fee per academic year: Eur 4,250 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 2 years
- Credits 120
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