The Junior College, was established in
1995 under the umbrella of the University of Malta. It offers a two-year
course specifically designed for future University students who are prepared
for the MATSEC Certificate in accordance with the University's General
Entry Requirements. Students may choose from a wide range
of subjects and must take two subjects at Advanced Level, three at Intermediate
Level, as well as Systems of Knowledge. Subjects chosen should also
include any Special Course Requirements needed for their
prospective University course.* While providing
formal instruction, the College encourages students to develop their own
initiative through guided self-teaching in preparation for their future
University career.
Since the College forms part of the University
of Malta, students are able to become familiar with the University campus.
There is a healthy interaction between College and University students
who collaborate on cultural projects such as concerts, drama, sport, student
exchanges, debates, seminars and so on.
Orientation talks are held regularly at
the College and are addressed by the Deans of the various University Faculties
and students may benefit from advice from University lecturers regarding
future areas of study.
Services provided by the College also include
counselling and pastoral guidance.
The College
Structure
Principal
Vice Principal
Area Co-ordinators
Subject Co-ordinators
Academic Staff
Administrative & Technical Staff
Students
The College Board
The College is governed by a Board composed
of:
The Rector of the University of Malta, or
his delegate as Chairman
The Principal
The Vice Principal
The Five Area Co-ordinators
Two members representing the Academic staff
Two members representing the students
Two members appointed by the Minister of Education
Three members appointed by the Senate of the
University from the Humanities area, the Sciences area
and a student representative on Senate
The Head of the Academic division of MATSEC.
The Student Body
Besides having two representatives on the
College Board, the students have their own elected Council, the KSJC(Kunsill
Studenti Junior College) which organises various activities in conjunction
with the College Administration. Student initiatives such as participation
in Young Enterprise, are encouraged as the programme is geared to
the development of an all-round personality so as to foster an enterprising
spirit. In fact, College students who formed the company "InPact"
won the 2000 Young Enterprise Competition. Participation in
extra-curricular College activities contributes towards the development
of a 'College ethos.
* A full list of University
Courses and Special Course Requirements may be viewed at
http://www.um.edu.mt/courses/
