During this course, students will be exposed to a wide range of key facts, concepts, principles and explanatory frameworks which bring together opportunities for conceptual achievement as well as active engagement in society. Focusing on wellbeing, students benefit from exposure to issues and trends on social inclusion across the lifecourse. Personal, professional and social skills will also be addressed. To further address empowerment and the implementation of skills learnt, students are challenged to take responsibility for their learning and to pursue areas of particular interest to them. Students will be encouraged to appreciate uncertainty and diversity and to search for meaning and purpose; to take responsibility for their own learning; to be autonomous thinkers; and to develop an integrated understanding of wellbeing.

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 considered as “Adult Learners” (mature applicants) in terms of paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Faculty Admissions Committee 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 the Course together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.). Applicants shall be asked to attend an interview during the last two weeks of September. The eligibility of applicants considered as “Adult Learners” shall be decided by the University Admissions Board, on the recommendation of the Faculty Admissions Committee, following an interview conducted by an interviewing board appointed for the purpose. The interviewing board appointed by the Board shall be composed of at least three persons.