MQF/EQF Level 6
Award in Employment Law
Knights College
Malta
Feb / Aug 2026
award-in-employment-law
Mode
Part Time
Delivery
Class-Based Learning
Duration
2 Months
Location
Malta
Credits
10 ECTS/ECVET
Language
English
Early Registration starting from (EU Students)
€1,120
Price Full (EU Students)
€1,400
Up to €980 refunded via the Get Qualified Scheme.
Price International (Non-EU Students)
The Award in Employment Law enables learners to gain knowledge and awareness of various laws, regulations, ethical standardsand legal principles that govern employment, including the dynamics between employers and employees. It covers topics such as human rights, employer rights, employee rights, employment contracts, legal obligations during employment and termination procedures.
Learners will learn how to:
- Critically identify, evaluate, and examine various local, European and international legislations governing employment.
- Reflect on the ethical and legal considerations required when designing a job, including selection criteria and additional organisational requirements such as drug tests and interview questions.
- Examine and evaluate various types of employment contracts, including full-time, part-time, and others.
- Critically assess and analyse the repercussions of failing to comply with employment laws and regulations in human resources.
- Understand terms of employment contracts and worker repercussions for contract violations.
- Reflect on workplace equal opportunity importance and relevant laws.
Mode of Assessment
The Award in Employment Law shall be assessed through the use of an assignment.
Target Audience
The Award in Employment Law is intended for those who are aged 21+ and aspire to work or are already working in the hr field.
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Total Credits
Core Module
10
Credits to graduate
*1 ECTS is equivalent to 25 total hours of learning, inclusive of contact hours, supervised placement and practice hours, self-study hours, and assessment hours. Minimum 20% (5 hours for every ECTS) must be contact hours.
10 ECTS/ECVET
Awarding &
Accrediting Bodies
Awarding Body
Endorsed
Knights College
This qualification is awarded by Knights College.
Accrediting Body
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority
This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority.
Entry Requirements
The below are the requested entry requirements
To be eligible for the programme, candidates must hold any one of the following requirements:
- Diploma pegged at MQF Level 4 or equivalent in a relevant field
- Matriculation certificate with at least 2 A-levels and 3 Intermediates
- Matsec certificates with 4 passes at Grade 5 or better
- Relevant work experience
Non-native English speakers must also have an English qualification such as CEFR or IELTS 5.5.
To determine your eligibility, at Knights, we assess many factors including your education, career progression, and leadership and entrepreneurship qualities. If you do not meet the standard entry requirements and are adequately prepared to succeed in this programme, we welcome and encourage you to contact us for an interview.
Funding Schemes
Scholarships & Facilitations
Get Qualified Scheme
Governed by the Malta Enterprise, this scheme gives the student up to 70% of the total fees paid for the course in tax credits. Get Qualified is an initiative that supports the personal development of individuals for the achievement of qualifications and certifications required by industry. Find out if you're eligible by contacting our admissions team or visiting the Malta Enterprise Get Qualified portal
MySkills Scheme
The MySkills Scheme aims to promote a culture of lifelong learning by subsidizing the cost of training for individuals who wish to upskill or reskill. Through this initiative, learners who are not in employment may recover 100% of eligible training costs, while those in employment may recover 80% of the training cost. In both cases, individuals must successfully complete the training. All grants will be capped at €5,000 and are subject to meeting all terms and conditions of the Scheme, including the de minimis Regulation (EU 2023/2831) where applicable
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