The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Professional Practice is designed to support you in advancing your subject knowledge, pedagogical expertise, and professional practice through flexible and personalised learning pathways. The programme enables you to critically engage with innovative pedagogies, evidence-based educational practices, and emerging technologies to address the cognitive, social, and emotional needs of diverse learners. Through reflective and research-informed practice, you will strengthen your ability to create inclusive learning environments, evaluate educational policies and approaches, and apply state-of-the-art teaching strategies within your professional context. Delivered through blended learning modalities, the programme allows you to balance professional responsibilities with continued study. Its micro-credential structure provides the flexibility to select study units that align with your professional goals and complete 60 ECTS at your own pace over a maximum period of six academic years, while fostering lifelong learning, resilience, and professional confidence.
You may request exemption from study-units totalling not more than 30 ECTS credits. Requests for exemptions are to be submitted to the Faculty of Education in accordance with the RPL Guidelines available on the Faculty’s website.
A Permanent Teacher’s warrant together with one of the following qualifications:
the degree of Bachelor of Education (Honours) or
a first cycle degree together with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or
a first cycle and/or second cycle degree or higher or
any other recognised teaching qualification.
In addition to the requirements indicated in the above paragraphs, applicants shall further be required to have been teaching full-time within licensed educational institutions for at least seven years.
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.
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.
The course shall extend over a period of two to six academic years of part time study. In any academic year students must register for not less than 10 and not more than 30 ECTS credits. The list of study-units which are during an academic year may change from year to year. For more information pertaining to study-units offered during each year, students are required to click here. One must bear in mind that information is constantly being updated, therefore, students should check the website frequently.
Critically analyse and apply advanced subject knowledge, innovative pedagogies,
and evidence-based practices within your teaching context.
Design and implement inclusive, learner-centred pedagogical frameworks that
address the cognitive, affective, and social needs of diverse learners.
Critically evaluate educational research, policies, and pedagogical approaches
to inform professional decision-making and improve teaching practice.
Apply innovative educational resources, digital technologies, and assessment
strategies to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement.
Engage in collaborative, reflective, and research-informed professional practice
to identify strengths, address challenges, and support continuous professional growth.
Demonstrate professional confidence, resilience, ethical responsibility, and
commitment to lifelong learning as a reflective and evidence-informed educator.
Non EU Applicants:
Fees are charged by study unit and vary according to the number of ECTS credits. The fee per ECTS credit amounts to Eur180.
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