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Diploma of Computing

Saint Martin's Institute of Higher Education

  • Ħamrun, Malta
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

A one-year research master's in Computing completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Computing in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in programming
  • Algorithms and computational problem-solving. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Software Developer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Application Developer

Curriculum

  • Independent research project in Computing guided by a supervisor
  • Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
  • And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Age 16+ by the December Autumn Trimester exams
  • Four O-level passes including Mathematics and English (SEC grades 1-5)
  • Interview with the Admissions & Advisory Board
  • IELTS 5.0 normally accepted if no English O-level
  • Maturity route for ages 21+.

Accepted academic background

Age 16+ by the December Autumn Trimester exams, Four O-level passes including Mathematics and English (SEC grades 1-5, GCE/GCSE A-C), International equivalents at the institute's discretion, Interview with the Admissions & Advisory Board (SAAB) for all applicants, Maturity clause for ages 21+ with an MQF level 3 qualification, Two years' full-time work and a 50% Mathematics/English placement test.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.0
  • IELTS Academic 5

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate when applicable
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Financial documentation
  • Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the 31 August application deadline (official website 2. Apply online at official website and pay the 125 EUR non-refundable application fee. Upload ID or passport
  2. Photo
  3. Qualification certificates
  4. English test result (international students) and employment references. Attend an interview with the Admissions & Advisory Board. If eligible
  5. Register on a second form and pay the one-time registration fee (950 EUR full-time). International students need a student visa. The page lists a 1
  6. 500 EUR non-EU administration fee.

Other costs

Tuition per year€6,696 EUR
Application fee€125 EUR
Deposit€746 EUR

Program details

CampusMain Campus, Ħamrun
Faculty or schoolDepartment of Computing
DepartmentDepartment of Computing
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    31 Aug 2027

    291 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.