Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Spatial Design

Institute: Institute for the Creative Arts

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2025/26
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Programme Code: CA6-O08-24
MQF Level: Level 6
Credits: 180 credits
Accredited Work Based Learning: Not Applicable, does not include WBL
Duration: 3 Years

Course Description

This degree aims to provide learners with the essential communication skills to visually interpret industry-related spatial design projects of both internal and external spaces. Learners will develop critical analysis and independent thinking to project management competences to transform three-dimensional volumes into innovative spatial experiences. They will explore constructional materials and technology to develop their projects, with attention to sustainability and the environment, considering also light effects in the design brief. Learners will also learn how to generate technical drawings and artistic visuals using CAD software to communicate concepts and details in a realistic manner, as well as develop model-making skills.

Career Prospects

Interior Designer,
Stand Designer,
Landscape Designer,
Storage or Set Designer

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Art and Design
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Environmental Sustainability

OR

2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes
Compulsory A-Level: Art or Graphical Communication or Engineering Drawing or Physics

Applicants may be asked to sit for an Interview and/or present their Portfolio.

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

Full MQF Level 4 Qualifications awarded by the Malta School of Art can be submitted as part of the required documents uploaded at point of application for this programme of studies, and will be reviewed accordingly with a view of considering, or otherwise, eligibility.

Any possible alternative qualifications (local and European) which may be presented instead of the above clearly set compulsory subjects, must very clearly be evidenced / documented as being equivalent to the set compulsory subjects in terms of Level, volume (in credits), and Content coverage. It will not be possible to consider variances, given the expected preparation and foundations in possession of the applicant asking to be considered for this MQF Level 6 Degree programme of studies.

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Updated: 2025-06-06