Systems of Knowledge is an integral part of the Matriculation Certificate programme of studies. It is an interdisciplinary course aiming to:

• develop a body of knowledge that candidates need in order to acquaint themselves with the chosen fields of human experiences, within the Euro Mediterranean tradition;
• promote an awareness of values;
• afford opportunities of going beyond the traditional limits of particular disciplines and gaining insight into different systems of knowledge;
• develop the candidates’ ability to view ideas, and situations from a wider standpoint than that of a single discipline and react to them;
• explore a number of values in particular areas, within a civic, cultural and historical framework;
• develop a positive attitude towards the areas concerned;
• develop a set of skills necessary to transform acquired knowledge into practice;
• promote critical and creative thinking and communication skills;
• inculcate sensitivity and sensibility towards social, political and historical realities

The Systems of Knowledge subject content is divided into four modules:

• Module 1: Democratic Values and Citizenship
• Module 2: Aesthetic Values, Art and Culture
• Module 3: Scientific Values and Technology
• Module 4: Sustainable Development and the Environment

(Matsec Syllabus Systems of Knowledge Intermediate Level)

Systems of Knowledge is assessed by means of one 3 hour paper at the end of the course. The paper is divided into four sections, one for each module, and each section carries equal marks of the total final grade. Candidates are to answer a question from each section. A choice is provided within each section. A pass in this paper is compulsory for the candidate to obtain the grade. The written paper carries 60 % of the total mark.

Systems of Knowledge is also assessed by the project portfolio. The Project portfolio carries 40% of the total mark. The school the candidate is registered with awards marks for the projects.

Explore the entire syllabus (topics in detail, pre-requisites, specimen paper and grade descriptors here):

http://www.um.edu.mt/matsec

To apply for the Systems of Knowledge Intermediate level course call 21227799, 21235314 or email us for more information.