Immerse
yourself in this one-year, full-time course focusing on mediating and building
relationships across the various cultures
Cultural
mediation facilitates the establishment of good communication and mutual
understanding between different cultures. It also promotes and enhances access
to local services provided in a number of specific areas of intervention such
as reception, health, education and employment. It is important for successful
cultural mediation to be exercised by trained and experienced professionals who
are able to promote and not hinder its scope.
The
Diploma in Education for Cultural Mediation course trains professionals
in facilitating the relations between migrants and citizens in the host
country, aiming at the mutual exchange of knowledge and the establishment of
positive relations between individuals of different cultural backgrounds and
ethnic origins. The course aims at promoting awareness and to sensitize all
parties involved in otherness issues.
Maltese and
non-Maltese citizens interested in this course are encouraged to apply. The
course is also open for those who already practice a profession such as nurses,
teachers, social workers etc. and want to be cultural mediators at their place
of work.
For more information about the course and
the programme of studies, visit here.
You can also send an email to doreen.zahra@um.edu.mt or
call on 2340 3751.
To apply please
visit: um.edu.mt/apply
International
Students are asked to contact the International Admissions Office for more
details before applying - intadmissions@um.edu.mt | +356 2340 2225
What is the duration of this course?
The course will start in October 2022. This is a one-year,
full-time course.
What is the value of this programme of study?
The Programme of Study shall consist of a number of study-units
to which 60 ECTS credits shall be assigned.
When will lectures be held?
This is a one-year, day course.
Where will lectures be held?
Lectures will be held at the University of Malta. If necessary
and in particular circumstances such as the ones in relation to the COVID-19
pandemic, lectures will be held online.
What language/s will be used?
English and Maltese.
What are the course requirements?
- Applicants can be Maltese or non-Maltese citizens. All
applicants must prove that they have resided in Malta for a minimum of three
(3) years prior to the commencement of the Course.
- Applicants must be in possession of a Secondary Education
Certificate pass at Grade 5 or higher in English and Maltese.
Passes at the same standard in comparable qualifications will also be accepted.
In case of missing certification, written and oral proficiency tests approved
by the Faculty will be held in September for students claiming to have the
language competences in Maltese and English.
- Applicants must have native or near-to-native speaker competence
in a third language other than Maltese or English.
- Applicants shall be required to satisfy the Board, through an
interview, that they have reached the necessary aptitude and disposition to
follow the Course with profit.
- Applicants are to submit a motivation letter written in
English and a copy of their Curriculum Vitae together with their
application. All applicants must produce a Certificate of Conduct issued
by the Police or other competent authority not earlier than three (3) months
from the date of application.
What is the course fee?
No course fees apply for local and international students. The
course is co-financed by EU Funds under the Asylum, Migration and
Integration Fund 2014-2020, and National Funds.
