Postgraduate Diploma in Accessibility Audits and Continuous Improvement
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Accessibility Audits and Continuous Improvement. 8 modules covering UNE-EN 301549 (accessibility requirements for ICT products and services), WCAG 2.2 and axe DevTools. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Accessibility Audits and Continuous Improvement — studying from Malta
Malta's healthcare system relies on public hospitals alongside a growing private sector, creating demand for engineers in medical devices, clinical technology and facilities. The Medicines Authority and the Health Directorate set regulatory expectations that shape work on medical equipment. Biomechanics and wearable technology are emerging interests, particularly in rehabilitation, sports science and occupational safety. Professionals in this area often collaborate with clinicians, distributors and regulators to ensure devices meet national and European requirements.
Fees for Malta: €1,090 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Is this programme recognised by a professional body in Malta for engineers working in health, biomechanics or wearables?
SEIUM Institute's qualifications are its own private qualifications. They are not official Maltese state degrees and are not accredited by any national body. In Malta, engineering titles are regulated through the Malta Council for Professions and the Chamber of Engineers, and medical devices fall under the Medicines Authority. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body, so check with them before enrolling.
Will employers in Malta value this training for roles in wearables or operational safety?
Employers in Malta's health technology, manufacturing and safety-related sectors decide for themselves how much weight to give a private online qualification. Many weigh practical experience and a final project heavily. SEIUM's programmes include a final project, but whether it helps your career in Malta depends on your employer's view. Speaking with prospective employers beforehand is the most reliable way to find out.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job in Malta, and is employer funding possible?
The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly time accordingly. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Each student gets an assigned technical tutor for support.
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What you will be able to do
Understand disability models and the concept of universal accessibility.
Interpret the regulatory framework for physical and digital accessibility.
Audit physical environments using DALCO criteria and the UNE-EN 17210 standard.
Evaluate websites and applications against WCAG 2.2 and UNE-EN 301549.
Assess cognitive accessibility and communication in easy-to-read language.
Plan and document a complete audit process.
Establish continuous improvement plans with accessibility indicators.
Who it's for
- Accessibility auditor looking to specialise in Accessibility Audits and Continuous Improvement.
- Universal accessibility consultant looking to specialise in Accessibility Audits and Continuous Improvement.
- Digital accessibility technician looking to specialise in Accessibility Audits and Continuous Improvement.
- Diversity and inclusion manager looking to specialise in Accessibility Audits and Continuous Improvement.
- Architect specialising in accessibility looking to specialise in Accessibility Audits and Continuous Improvement.
- Usability specialist looking to specialise in Accessibility Audits and Continuous Improvement.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter public administration.
What you'll work with
- UNE-EN 301549 (accessibility requirements for ICT products and services)
- WCAG 2.2
- UNE-EN 17210 (accessibility and usability of the built environment)
- UNE 170001-1 (universal accessibility, DALCO criteria)
- Royal Decree 1112/2018 (accessibility of public sector websites)
- Directive (EU) 2019/882 (European Accessibility Act)
- UNE 153101 EX (easy-to-read language)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1The social model of disability1.2UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities1.3Functional diversity: physical, sensory and cognitive1.4Universal accessibility and reasonable adjustments1.5The accessibility chain1.6Ageing and accessibility1.7The cost of inaccessibility1.8Benefits of design for all1.9Participation of users with disabilities1.10Case study: accessibility journey of a wheelchair user
2.1Royal Legislative Decree 1/20132.2Law 11/2023 on cognitive accessibility2.3Technical Building Code DB SUA2.4Ministerial Order TMA/851/2021 on urbanised public spaces2.5European Accessibility Act2.6Royal Decree 1112/2018 on web accessibility2.7EN 301 5492.8UNE-EN 17210 on the built environment2.9UNE 170001 on universal accessibility2.10Practice: matrix of requirements applicable to a public building
3.1Accessible routes and gradients3.2Doors, corridors and turning spaces3.3Ramps, stairs and lifts3.4Accessible toilets3.5Signage and wayfinding3.6Lighting and contrast3.7Induction loops and hearing accessibility3.8Evacuation of persons with disabilities3.9Measuring instruments3.10Workshop: physical audit of a healthcare centre
4.1WCAG 2.2: principles and criteria4.2Levels A, AA and AAA4.3Automated tools: axe and WAVE4.4Manual evaluation with screen readers4.5Accessibility of mobile applications4.6Accessible PDF documents4.7Accessibility of devices and wearables4.8WCAG-EM methodology4.9Accessibility statements4.10Laboratory: audit of a health application with a screen reader
5.1Easy-to-read language and UNE 1531015.2Pictograms and cognitive signage5.3Understanding processes and procedures5.4User validation5.5Sign language communication5.6Subtitling and audio description5.7Accessible public service5.8Understandable forms5.9Accessibility in emergency situations5.10Practice: adapting a consent form into easy-to-read language
6.1Planning and scope6.2Checklists and sampling6.3Evidence and photography6.4Classification of non-conformities6.5Prioritisation by impact and cost6.6Audit report6.7Action plan and responsibilities6.8Follow-up audits6.9UNE 170001-2 certification6.10Case study: audit report for a transport station
7.1Accessibility management systems7.2Accessibility indicators7.3Complaints and suggestions channel7.4Staff training7.5Accessible public procurement7.6Integration into maintenance7.7Technological innovation in accessibility7.8Management review7.9Inclusive organisational culture7.10Case study: multi-year accessibility improvement plan
8.1Selection of the environment or service8.2Applicable regulatory framework8.3Physical environment audit8.4Digital audit8.5Cognitive and communication assessment8.6Non-conformity report8.7Prioritised action plan8.8Monitoring indicators8.9Dissertation and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is axe DevTools, WAVE, NVDA, Colour Contrast Analyser, Lighthouse, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Test procedures are studied using real accessibility audit procedures for buildings, website evaluation with screen readers, and validation of easy-to-read texts. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand disability models and the concept of universal accessibility.
Interpret the regulatory framework for physical and digital accessibility.
Audit physical environments using DALCO criteria and the UNE-EN 17210 standard.
Evaluate websites and applications against WCAG 2.2 and UNE-EN 301549.
Assess cognitive accessibility and communication in easy-to-read language.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme’s software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with axe DevTools, WAVE, NVDA, Colour Contrast Analyser and Lighthouse. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM Institute diploma awarded on passing continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is an institutional qualification, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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