
Award in Information Technology and Study Skills
The Award in Information Technology and Study Skills provides an academic and professional foundation to students of information technology and associated subjects, together with the study skills essential for succeeding in higher education. Students will also receive career advice.
Duration
1 year (Full-time)
18 months (Part-time)
Starting Date
February, April, October
Tuition Fee
€5,000 per year
Location
Malta and Online
Awarding institution: GBS Malta
The Award in Information Technology and Study Skills provides an academic and professional foundation to students in all aspects of digital society, internet technology and the WWW, and in computer hardware and software.
In addition, the Award covers academic writing, communication and digital skills together with effective study practice and career planning. Students will also be encouraged to develop a career plan and will be supported in their aspirations.
The foundation in essential areas of information technology is supplemented with broader based knowledge and skills to enable students to proceed towards studying information technology and/or related areas at higher education levels (MQF/EQF Levels 5 and 6) and so pursue a career in information technology.
Curriculum
The Award in Information Technology and Study Skills consists of six compulsory 10 ECTS modules as follows:
- Developing Academic Skills
- The Digital Society
- Communication and Digital Literacy Skills
- Internet Technology and the WWW
- Effective Study and Career Planning
- Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software







