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Q1:  I intend to apply for the B.Ed (Hons.) course this October (2010). What are the entry requirements for the course?

A1:  Besides the University General Entry Requirements and Special Course Requirements pertaining to their chosen area of specialisation, which requirements are specified in the B.Ed (Hons.) Bye-laws, ALL applicants wishing to join the B.Ed (Hons.) course commencing in October 2010 need to be in possession of the following qualifications, prior to commencement of the course:

For B.Ed (Hons.) Primary Education and Early Childhood Education:

  • passes in proficiency tests in English AND Maltese approved by the Faculty
  • European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

For B.Ed (Hons.) Secondary Education:

  • a pass in proficiency test in English approved by the Faculty
  • European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

APPLICANTS SHALL BE EXEMPTED FROM SITTING FOR THE PROFICIENCY TESTS IF THEY ARE IN POSSESSION OF A SEC PASS AT GRADE 3 OR HIGHER, GCE PASS AT GRADE B OR HIGHER; OR AN INTERMEDIATE MATRICULATION LEVEL PASS AT GRADE C OR HIGHER OR AN ADVANCED MATRICULATION LEVEL PASS AT GRADE C OR HIGHER IN ENGLISH AND/OR MALTESE.

IN THE CASE OF ENGLISH, PASSES AT THE SAME STANDARD IN COMPARABLE QUALIFICATIONS WILL ALSO BE ACCEPTED.

Applicants not in possession of the above-listed qualifications by 1st October 2010, will not be eligible for admission to the course. 

Please refer to the B.Ed. (Hons.) Bye-Laws  for more information.

 

Q2: I intend to apply for the B.Ed (Hons.) course this October (2010). I have already passed both English and Maltese Proficiency Tests set by the University of Malta. Are these passes still valid for entry in October 2010, or do I have to sit for them again?

A2: If you have obtained a pass the tests in previous years you do not have to sit for them again as these will still be valid for Intake October 2010.

 

Q3: I am a mature student. Do I still need to pass the  proficiency tests in English and Maltese and ECDL for the B.Ed. (Hons) course?

A3: Yes, mature students should also be in possession of the requirements specified in answer 1 (above).

 

Q4: Where can I find the entry/special course requirements for courses offered by the Faculty of Education?

A4: Please refer to the Bye-Laws of the Faculty of Education where you will find the specific entry requirements for the course you wish to pursue.

 

Q5: I am a prospective applicant for the B.Ed(Hons.)/PGCE course for Intake October 2010. If I will not have the ECDL by 1st October 2010 will I be allowed to join the B.Ed (Hons.)/PGCE course?

A5: No, you will not be allowed to join the B.Ed (Hons.)/PGCE course if you do not obtain a pass in the ECDL by 1st October 2010.

 

Q6: From where can I find contact details of members of staff of the Faculty of Education?

A6: You can find contact details by clicking here.

 

 

Notices
Proficiency Tests for B.Ed (Hons.) Applicants
Details on the English, Maltese and Physical Education Proficiency Tests for prospective applicants of the B.Ed (Hons.) course (commencing in October 2010) are available by clicking here
 
 
Last Updated: 12 January 2010

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