Bachelor of Education (Hons) Fashion and Textiles

MQF Level: 6

ECTS Value: 180 ECTS

Start Date: October

Mode of Delivery: Blended

Duration: 4 Years (Part-time)

Home/EU/EEA Fees: €950 per year
International Fee: €8,000 full fee

Programme Description

This programme provides course participants with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and competences in vocational content, pedagogy and assessment. It aims to provide those within or wishing to join the education sector with the necessary tools and competences to teach effectively in the secondary and vocational sector whilst fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all learners. Within this programme, learners will develop their practical and theoretical skills in working with textiles, their own artistic competences, and a research-based approach to fashion design.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to be in possession of:

An MQF Level 3 (Grade 1-5, or equivalent) in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics

AND

A minimum of one of the following:

An awarded MATSEC Certificate (MQF 4) preferably with a grade C or better in Art at Intermediate level;
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;
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.
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.

Course Outline

First Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU100	Psychology of Education: Child Development, Creativity, and Managing Difficult Behaviours	3 ECTS
BEDU101	Planning: A Key to Success	4 ECTS
BEDU102	Claassroom Management	3 ECTS
BEDU103	Assessment for Learning and Continous Assessment	2 ECTS
BEDU104	Assessment of Learning: Examination Paper Setting and Evaluation	2 ECTS
BEDU105	Teaching Practice I	10 ECTS
BEDU106	Achieving Standards while Fostering Equity and Social Justice	3 ECTS
BEDU107	Philosophy of Education: The Maltese Educational System and Collaborative Communities of Learning	3 ECTS
BTXF103	Introduction to Textiles and Fashion	5 ECTS
BTXF104	Sewing Tools and Equipment including Health and Safety	5 ECTS
BTXF111	Careers in the Fashion Industry	5 ECTS

Second Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU200	The Teacher's Role	3 ECTS
BEDU201	Digitial citizenship: Enriching learning through web-based applications	3 ECTS
BEDU202	Psycho-social Issues of Inclusive Education	4 ECTS
BEDU203	Teaching Practice ll	10 ECTS
BTXF205	Sewing Machinery for Fashion	5 ECTS
BTXF206	Sewing and Creative Techniques in Fashion	7 ECTS
BTXF207	Pattern Drafting for Clothing and Fashion	8 ECTS
BTXF200	Designing Textiles and Fashion Lessons	5 ECTS

Third Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU300	Communicating with Parents	2 ECTS
BEDU301	Addressing Diveristy through Inquiry-based Learning (IBL) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)	4 ECTS
BEDU302	Microteaching	3 ECTS
BEDU303	Leading the Professional Team	2 ECTS
BEDU304	Experiental Learning and Authentic Assessment	2 ECTS
BEDU305	Sociology of Education: Gender Equality, Culture and Values	3 ECTS
BEDU306	Research Methods l: Quantitative Strategies	2 ECTS
BEDU307	Research Methods ll: Qualitative Strategies	2 ECTS
BEDU308	Internship in Industry	6 ECTS
BEDU309	Exploring Multiculturalism in Education	2 ECTS
BEDU310	Promoting the Principles of Inclusion through CLassroom Practices	2 ECTS
BTXF301	Assessment and Quality Assurance in Textiles and Fashion	5 ECTS
BTXF308	Digital Media for in Fashion Design	6 ECTS
BTXF309	Fashion Design Creation	4 ECTS

Fourth Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU400	Dissertation	10 ECTS
BEDU401	Teaching Practice lll	20 ECTS
BTXF410	Fashion Product Project	5 ECTS
BTXF412	Fashion History and Contextual Studies	6 ECTS
BTXF413	Workshop Management for VET in Fashion and Textiles	4 ECTS

N.B. Please note that while the above provides an indication of the overall programme structure, the years in which modules are delivered may change or be replaced as part of the Institute for Education’s administrative processes.

Applications

Applications for the Bachelor of Education (Hons) Fashion and Textiles programme open mid-May of each year with programmes commencing the following September. When open, interested applicants may apply through the Institute for Education’s online portal