Master in Access to Education in Culturally Responsive Education
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
Children in our schools now come from very varied backgrounds and home situations, including many coming from different EU countries as well as other countries across the world. Teachers face the challenge of different cultures, values, languages, religions, calendar of festivities, and student motivations. The MAE(CRE) is aimed at preparing you, as teachers and other support professionals, for taking a leading role in schools and other educational institutions for promoting 'training and support in the use of pedagogies that are inclusive in nature and cater for diversity' (NCF). You will deepen your understanding about the development of more responsive attitudes towards student diversity and socially just policies and practices. The course can also serve to enhance your capacity as a classroom teacher to become aware of the risk of discrimination against minority or disadvantaged groups, and to understand, value and support each of their students more effectively. Children in our schools now come from very varied backgrounds and home situations, including many coming from different EU countries as well as other countries across the world. Teachers face the challenge of different cultures, values, languages, religions, calendar of festivities, and student motivations. The MAE(CRE) is aimed at preparing you, as teachers and other support professionals, for taking a leading role in schools and other educational institutions for promoting 'training and support in the use of pedagogies that are inclusive in nature and cater for diversity' (NCF). You will deepen your understanding about the development of more responsive attitudes towards student diversity and socially just policies and practices. The course can also serve to enhance your capacity as a classroom teacher to become aware of the risk of discrimination against minority or disadvantaged groups, and to understand, value and support each of their students more effectively.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate in the Master in Access to Education, you will have opportunities in areas which require knowledge of inclusion and inclusive practices in educational settings both in compulsory schooling and other educational settings in industry and other services.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EDU5915 Communities, Otherness and Inclusion 5 ECTS EDU5922 Risks of Discrimination against Minority Groups 5 ECTS EDU5970 Fundamentals of Educational Research 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EDU5916 Impact of Culture on Learning 5 ECTS EDU5958 Culturally Responsive Education Programmes and Settings 5 ECTS EDU5971 Applied Educational Research Methods 5 ECTS Year 2 In addition to the compulsory units, students are required to register for 5ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer in Semester 2. 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) EDU5935 Practicum 5 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EDU5917 Impact of Bilingualism and Multilingualism on Learning 5 ECTS EDU5925 Transdisciplinary Teamwork 5 ECTS EDU5959 Differentiated Culturally Responsive Instruction and Interaction 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EDU5932 Intercultural Education and Global Citizenship 5 ECTS Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) EDU5928 Understanding and Supporting Individuals with Behavioural Challenges 5 ECTS EDU5960 Educating High Ability Learners 5 ECTS EDU5972 Inclusion, Education and Neurodiversity 5 ECTS Year 3 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) EDU5936 Dissertation 30 ECTS This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master in Access to Education under the auspices of the Faculty of Education.
Admission Requirements
Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications a first cycle degree classified with at least Second Class (Honours) in one of the following areas: Psychology, Education, Communication Therapy, Social Work, Youth and Community Studies, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, or any other area deemed relevant by the Faculty Board or a first cycle degree classified with at least Second Class (Honours) in any other area together with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education in any area or a teacher's certificate with at least three years' teaching experience and other suitable qualifications obtained following their first cycle degree or the teacher's certificate or any first cycle degree followed by a recognised teaching qualification together with one years' experience in an education setting. 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
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€10,800 (Non-EU)
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 90
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