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Computer Studies (option). Paul Galea Assistant Director (Curriculum Development). Computer Studies (option). Is an academic subject comparable to other scientific studies such as Physics, Chemistry and Biology A three year course that prepares students to sit for the “O” level at SEC.
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Computer Studies (option) Paul Galea Assistant Director (Curriculum Development)
Computer Studies (option) • Is an academic subject comparable to other scientific studies such as Physics, Chemistry and Biology • A three year course that prepares students to sit for the “O” level at SEC. • All teachers in State Schools have a Degree in the subject and professionally trained • Opens good prospects of a carrier in a number of computer related professions • Computer Studies is not ECDL
Computer Studies (option) Computer studies is subdivided into: • Computer applications • Hardware • Computer systems • Problem solving and Programming • Communications and Information Systems • Coursework
Computer Studies (option) Students who obtain a good pass in the subject will be able to continue their studies at a higher level • Vocational courses run by MCAST • Intermediate or Advanced level in Computing • Intermediate or Advanced level in Information Technology • University Degree • CISCO or Microsoft Academy courses
Computer Studies (option) MCAST • Foundation Certificate in Computing (O level not required) • First Diploma in IT Practitioner • National Diploma in IT Practitioner • Higher National Diploma in Computing
Computer Studies (option) University Of Malta Faculty of Education B.Educ Hons. (Secondary) in teaching of Computer St. Faculty of Engineering B.Sc. Hons. in Informatics B.Sc. Hons. in Computer Science B.Sc. Hons. in Computer Systems Engineering Certificate in Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology
Computer Studies (option) University Of Malta Faculty of Science B.Sc. Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence B.Sc. Computer Information Systems B.Sc. Computer Systems Engineering B.Sc. Gen. Computing and other Subjects
Computer Studies (option) Swatar Training Centre NCC Courses (full time) • Certificate in Computer studies (short course no “O” levels required) • Diploma in Computer Studies (3 “O” levels + Computer Studies) • Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies • B.Sc Hons in Computing and Information Systems (London Metropolitan University) • M.Sc. In Computing (Portsmouth University) CISCO Courses (part time) • IT essentials • Network Operating Systems • CISCO Certified Network Assistant
Computer Studies (option) Local courses run on behalf of Foreign Universities St Martins Institute of IT • A variety of courses in conjunction with University of London at B.Sc. level