Applicants are required to be in possession of:

1. Three (3) Ordinary Levels at MQF Level 3 (minimum Grade C or 5)  in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics awarded by MATSEC or an equivalent examination body recognised by the Institute for Education.

AND

A minimum of one of the following:

1. ​​An awarded MATSEC Certificate (MQF 4) preferably with a grade C or better in Art at Intermediate level; 
2. An MQF Level 4 vocational qualification (MQF 4 with a minimum of 120 ECTS) in Fashion and Textiles or a cognate area deemed relevant by the Institute for Education; 
3. ​​​Three subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4) with a grade C or better in two subjects (preferably including Art), and at least a grade D in a third subject.
4. Two subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4) at grade C or better in two subjects preferably including Art and three intermediate subjects with a minimum grade D.​

In addition to the above, all applicants will be required to sit for an interview and present a portfolio illustrating their work and training in relation to the subject area prior to acceptance on the programme.

Applicants applying under the Institute for Education’s maturity clause are asked to refer to Section 2.2. of the Admission Regulations.