Every registered University of Malta student who has a right to work in Malta will be eligible to apply for . In general, students tend to do placements after 2nd and 3rd Year, however, each placement has its own specific requirements. In the event that a student withdraws or fails from the course, they may not be able to receive recognition for their placement. However, they may still request a reference letter from the host organisation.
Yes. In order for things to proceed smoothly, please make sure that you are in possession of a (which allows you to work in the Republic of Malta).
It is up to host organisation to decide on the remuneration (i.e. minimum wage or above). Remember that in some cases, the experience gained is better than a few extra Euros in your pocket. Never underestimate the value of work experience. However, it is important that you understand that remuneration below the rate of minimum wage is not considered employment. The placements advertised on our website are part-time, short-term employment opportunities. Visit the Types of Placements page for more information.
The first step is to browse the available placements. You may then apply for those placements that you are qualified for and find interesting. Once your application is processed by the host organisation, you will be contacted by the host organisation. For more information, visit the How to Apply page.
Most placements will have a start date, this information will be stated as part of the placement information. It is the hosting organisation that carries out the recruiting process, in some cases the selection process may start prior to the start date of the internship.
Your application will be processed directly by the host organisation you submitted your placement application to. In such cases, it is up to them to select the applicants and to make sure that the qualifications and experience you possess are sufficient. The host organisation may also request to meet with you. In some cases, the host organisation may not assess the applications and may just offer the placement on a first-come-first-served basis.
Host organisations will normally contact the successful applicants directly. If the student accepts the placement, the selection process is considered complete.
You will be contacted by the host organisation representative informing you whether your application was successful or not. If your endeavour in applying was successful, you will normally also be given instructions by the host organisation in order to start your employment. You should also read the Placement page that provides more details of what to do before, during and after the placement.
Students may also arrange their own work placement directly with industry and request to have a placement recognised through the Programme.
All absences must be agreed with the host organisation. If there is a medical reason for this, you are required to present a medical certificate to the host organisation.
It is possible to take part in the scheme as long as you are able to commit yourself to the hours agreed with the host organisation. It is recommended that in the event that you have any doubts regarding your availability during the summer period, you should discuss this with the host organisation before accepting the placement.
Based on number of hours in the placement and a positive report from host organisation you will be able to obtain recognition for your placement through the DegreePlus Programme. In order for the Placement Committee to show this achievement on your transcript, you must ensure that the host organisation has together with yourself filled in a at the end of your placement. You will also need to pay a registration fee. Guidlines for registring your placement with the DegreePlus Office are noted in the form.
No. The activities mentioned in the question are actually part of the course reqirements, and students get ECTS credits for them. In a sense, curriculum based placements are more of an opportunity for course examiners to gauge the practical knowledge of students taking these courses, rather than real work for the students.
Important to note is that DegreePlus units are not ECTS accredited, and that sometimes departments or entities within the University do post placements on our website which of course would fit in perfectly within the Student Placement Scheme we offer via our website. In such cases, students may request recognition of their placement through the DegreePlus Programme.
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