Awarding Body:
Award: NCC Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC) – NCC Education
Credits: 30 ECTS – 60 CATS
Level: MQF L4 – EQF L4 – UK L3
Study Mode: Full-Time
Full-Time Schedule:
Start: Monday, 5th October 2026
End: Friday, 28th May 2027
Lectures: Monday to Friday
Lecture Time: Between 09:00 - 17:30
Duration:
Full-Time: 1 Academic Year
Future Intakes: October 2026
Assessment Method: Examinations and Assignments
Delivery Method: Face to Face Lectures
Administration Fee: €150
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Pre-University Diploma in Computing
The Pre-University Diploma in Computing from NCC Education is a UK awarding body qualification, regulated by Ofqual and recognised worldwide. This Level 3 Diploma (L3DC) is equivalent to MQF Level 4 and prepares students for further study in computing.
The Pre-University Diploma in Computing develops essential knowledge in IT, mathematics, and practical computing skills. Students also gain transferable study skills to succeed in higher-level courses.
On successful completion, learners gain guaranteed entry to the Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC) at STC Higher Education in Malta.
The entry requirements for the Pre-University Diploma in Computing are as follows:
- 4 O’ Levels including Mathematics and English OR equivalent.
Visa Requirements
All students who are not from EU/EEA countries or Switzerland will require a visa to study in Malta. For all information related to visas, please visit the Identità Malta page directly by clicking here.
Important Notice
Kindly note that students must complete a health screening within the first two weeks of arrival in Malta, ideally before the course begins. If any issues are identified during screening, the application for residency approval cannot be finalised. For further information, please refer to the following link: Foreign Students Studying in Malta | HPDP
- SPS: Study and Presentation Skills
- ITPWP: Introduction to Programming with Python
- DW: Digital World
- MSFC: Mathematical Skills for Computing
- ITCS: Introduction to Computer Science
- Develop essential academic skills, including independent research, formal writing, oral presentation and critical thinking.
- Understand computer system organization, hardware/software relationships, networking (Internet) and graphics/multimedia.
- Acquire a foundational understanding of programming concepts using Python.
- Explore the impact of technology on culture and society, fostering awareness of the digital environment.
- Understand mathematical concepts and techniques specifically applied to computing.
This qualification is designed as a clear progression pathway to one of the degree programmes offered in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton, namely:
