The first year of study equips students with foundational knowledge and skills for more in-depth study later in the course, including: practical units in performance and staging skills, acting styles and approaches, as well as historical perspectives of theatre. Years two and three focus on more specialised subjects, including training and composition processes, theories of acting, performance criticism, applied/community performance, focused aspects of theatre history and theory, as well as arts and cultural management. In year three, students are given the opportunity to write a dissertation and research further any area of theatre and performance of their own choice. Throughout Years 1 to 3, students are taught in a balanced mix of classroom-based and studio-based study-units, combining theoretical and practical experiential approaches and assessment.

Applicants must satisfy the General Entry Requirements for admission, namely, the Matriculation Certificate and Secondary Education Certificate passes at Grade 5 or better in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics. Applicants admitted as “Adult Learners” under paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Board that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. Such applicants shall be required to submit with their application a letter written in English giving their motivation for applying for this Course, together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae.The eligibility of applicants referred to above shall be decided by the Board following an interview conducted by a board appointed for the purpose.The interviewing board appointed by the Board shall be composed of at least three members.