Bachelor of Education (Hons) Hospitality

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 shall acquire an understanding of the hospitality sector in relation to travel and tourism, hotel and restaurant operations and the culinary arts.

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) with a Grade C or better in Home Economics at Advanced Level;
An MQF Level 4 vocational qualification (MQF 4 with a minimum of 120 ECTS) in Hospitality 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 Home Economics and another subject, and at least a grade D in a third subject.
Two subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4) at grade C or better including Home Economics and three intermediate subjects with a minimum grade D.

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
BHOS109	International and Maltese Gastronomy	4 ECTS
BHOS107	Food and Beverage	6 ECTS
BHOS110	Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality	4 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
BHOS203	Communication Skills	6 ECTS
BHOS206	Occupational Health and Safety	4 ECTS
BHOS205	Food Preparation	6 ECTS
BHOS200	The Hospitality Classroom	5 ECTS
BHOS201	Conceptualising Hospitality Learning	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
BHOS308	Nutrition and Diets	6 ECTS
BHOS304	Housekeeping	4 ECTS
BHOS312	Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality	4 ECTS

Fourth Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU400	Dissertation	10 ECTS
BEDU401	Teaching Practice lll	20 ECTS
BHOS402	Front Officer	6 ECTS
BHOS411	ICT for Hospitality	4 ECTS

Four Year Electives (Choose 4 ECTS)

Code	Description	Credits
BHOS413	Human Resources in Hospitality	4 ECTS
BHOS414	Cost Control in Hospitality	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) Hospitality 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