Matriculation Course (MC)

DURATION

2 Years

STARTING

Sep 2024

Course Content

Two subjects at Advanced Level
Three subjects at Intermediate level
Systems of Knowledge (SOK)
One subject at SEC level (if applicable)

Choice of Subjects

Subjects are divided into four groups.
Students are to choose one subject from each of Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3, and another two subjects from any group.
Choice of subjects may be dependent on timetable constraints.
No subject may be taken at both advanced and intermediate level.

Subject Groups

Group 1: Languages
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Maltese, Spanish

Group 2: Humanities
Accounting, Classical Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Marketing, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Knowledge, Sociology

Group 3: Sciences
Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Physics, Pure Mathematics

Group 4: Arts & Technology
Art, Graphical Communication, Home Economics & Human Ecology, Information Technology, Music, Physical Education, Theatre & Performance Studies (Drama), Systems of Knowledge (SOK)

Eligibility Criteria

REGLAR STUDENTS

Students must be in possession of five passes* at SEC/O Level (MQF Level 3), which must include at least two subjects from English Language, Maltese, and Mathematics.

* Passes must be in:
(i) the Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) at Grade 5 or better issued by
MATSEC
OR
(ii) MQF Level 3 for those subjects not offered by MATSEC
OR
(iii) DQSE accredited GEM16+ Level 3 (equivalent to one pass)

PROBATIONARY STUDENTS

Students who are not in possession of full entry requirements but will be sitting for the SEC Second Session in September 2024, may be eligible to apply as probationary students. Probationary students need a minimum of four passes at SEC/O Level at Grade 5 or better in the SEC First Session of May/June 2024, including at least one from English Language, Maltese, and Mathematics.