Learning Support Unit

The main office of the Learning Support Unit (LSU) is found on the Main Campus.  You will find the LSU on the second floor of the Main Library and Learning Resource Centre at Paola.

A professional team of qualified lecturers and support staff give service provision in all MCAST institutes. 

The LSU supports students regardless of any limited, or lack of previous qualifications. 

The LSU team collaborates closely with other units and institutes within MCAST to ensure that students receive the necessary academic support to succeed and become autonomous independent learners.

The LSU considers different teaching and learning strategies to cover set Key Skills syllabi, throughout all level of courses.

Support is provided through vocational embedding and contextualization of Key Skills delivery – Maltese, English, Mathematics, Individual & Social Responsibility, Information Technology and Science.

Students are also provided with extra support lessons on a one-to-one basis or in a small group setting.

All students requiring short or long term support are invited to visit the LSU for an informal chat to discuss any assistance needed.  LSU support provision is available for:

• General or specific literacy and numeracy/mathematical skills development.
• Developing coping and study strategies according to particular learning conditions and needs.
• Support in linguistic and communication skills for foreign nationals.
• Planning for assignments and course work.
• Development of general sound learning strategies and study skills for various academic and vocational purposes.

The LSU is available all year long, and may be contacted on lsu@mcast.edu.mt or via phone numbers 2398 7517 / 7518.  

Alternatively, you may contact:

Director: Dr Nadia Maria Vassallo on nadia.maria.vassallo@mcast.edu.mt

Deputy Director: Mr Kenny Muscat on kenny.muscat@mcast.edu.mt

Secretary: Ms Marthese Galea on marthese.galea@mcast.edu.mt

Support services contact details

Institute student support services coordinators