UBAGEOSSTFT-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Social Studies

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

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Geography

Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an interview, held on a date which will be announced in due course. Once announced, this date cannot be changed. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' is 31 August 2024 at 2pm.

Applicants may also be required to submit a Learning Portfolio. Further information about the Portfolio will be forwarded to applicants.

Applicants wishing to join the part-time mode must submit their application as full-time, and then include a note in the comments box of the application form, denoting their preference to be considered for the part-time option. Such requests will be considered by the Board of the Faculty.

Social Studies

Applicants may also be required to submit a Learning Portfolio. Further information about the Portfolio will be forwarded to applicants.

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Geography

The undergraduate course in Geography will provide you with an academic perspective on the geographic knowledge of the crucial and major material qualities of the Earth. During the course you will learn concepts and theories ranging from populations, cartography, and biogeographic and oceanographic processes, to geology, degradation, human geography and Marine management, to name a few. We also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a multicultural and diversified learning experience.

Social Studies

In the programme of study in Social Studies, we provide you with a transdisciplinary holistic approach towards the field and its means of integration in the modern world we inhabit. By taking a local and international perspective, you will learn about the interrelating and causal relationship between geography, history, political and social science and the humanities in our society. You will be integrated in a broad spectrum of fields and will acquire knowledge on areas ranging from bioethics and warfare to anthropology of migration and cultural criticism. We also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a more diverse and multicultural learning experience.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

Geography


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

GEO1005	The Geography of Populations: Concepts and Theories	4 ECTS
GEO1008	Cartography: Introduction, Development and Use	4 ECTS
GEO1012	Introduction to Climatic and Biogeographic Processes	4 ECTS
GEO1015	Fieldwork in Human Geography	2 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

GEO1009	Culture and Society	3 ECTS
GEO1016	Fieldwork in Physical Geography	2 ECTS
GEO1017	Maltese Heritage through Maps	3 ECTS
GEO1019	Introduction to Geomorphology: Principles and Processes	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2:
26 credits in Geography
26 credits in the other area
8 credits in optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 credits

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 12 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during the year.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

GEO2000	Geology	4 ECTS
GEO3004	Economic Geography	4 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

GEO2008	Applied Geomorphology: Methods and Applications	4 ECTS
GEO2009	Landscapes, Natural Hazards and Human Opportunities	4 ECTS
GEO2010	Environmental Impact Assessment	4 ECTS
GEO3021	Climate Change and Sustainability in the Mediterranean	4 ECTS
GEO3096	The Geography of the Rural Environment: Agriculture and Food Production	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

BIO2010	Biotic Communities: Composition and Dynamics	4 ECTS
GEO2038	Remote Sensing	2 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

GEO2017	Hydrology and Water Management	4 ECTS
GEO2035	Geographic Information Systems	4 ECTS
GEO3006	Urbanisation and Development	4 ECTS
GEO3028	A Geographical Approach to Travel Planning	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3:
26 credits in Geography
26 credits in the other area
8 credits optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 credits

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 12 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during the year.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

GEO3087	The Physical Geography of the Mediterranean	2 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

GEO2016	The Geography of Tourism	4 ECTS
GEO2050	Historical and Political Geography	4 ECTS
GEO3009	Ocean Processes and Marine Management: A Spatial and Resource Perspective	4 ECTS
GEO3010	Environment and Resources: Issues and Management	4 ECTS
GEO3095	The Geography of the Rural Environment: Pedology	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

GEO3083	The Human Geography of the Mediterranean	2 ECTS
GEO3090	Geography Synoptic Study-Unit 1	6 ECTS	(NC)
GEO3091	Geography Synoptic Study-Unit 2	6 ECTS	(NC)

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

GEO2012	Geographies of Health and Wellbeing	4 ECTS
GEO3022	Coastal Geomorphology: Physical Processes and Shoreline Management	4 ECTS
GEO3027	Transport Geography	4 ECTS

Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 credits, of which:
28 credits in Geography
28 credits in the other area
4 credits optional study-units

Requirement for award of B.A. Geography and in another area of study: 180 credits, of which:
80 credits in Geography
80 credits in the other area
20 credits optional study-units

Social Studies


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

SOC1012	Introducing Research Methods in the Social Sciences	4 ECTS	(NC)
SOC1014	Family Life - A Sociological Investigation	4 ECTS	(NC)
SOC1060	Foundations of Sociology: Theories and Perspectives	4 ECTS	(NC)
SOC1061	Sociology of Island Life	4 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

SOC1007	The Sociological Imaginary in Practice	2 ECTS	(NC)
SOC1046	Urban Society and Culture	4 ECTS	(NC)
SOC1058	Health, Illness and Society	4 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2:
26 ECTS credits in Social Studies
26 ECTS credits in the other area
8 ECTS credits in optional study-units
Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits

Students are required to choose study-units to the value of 26 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during the year.


Semester 1

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

ENG2089	An Introduction to Cultural Criticism	2 ECTS
MCS3953	Social Media and 21st Century Communications	4 ECTS
SOC2000	Economic Sociology	4 ECTS
SOC2010	Environmental Sociology	4 ECTS
SOC2055	Quantitative Analysis: SPSS in Practice	4 ECTS
SOC2067	Sociology of Disability	4 ECTS
SOC2071	Intoduction to Demography	4 ECTS
SOC2079	Sociology of Space and Place	4 ECTS
SOC2125	Quantitative Research in Social Sciences	4 ECTS
SOC2347	Maritime Sociology	4 ECTS
SOC3031	Sociology of Politics and the State	4 ECTS
SOC3032	Sociology of the Professions	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

ECL2000	Introduction to European Union Law	4 ECTS
EST2020	Small States and the European Union	4 ECTS
SOC2003	Qualitative Approaches in the Social Sciences	4 ECTS
SOC2006	Sociology of Inequality	4 ECTS
SOC2007	Theories in Sociology of Religion	4 ECTS
SOC2010	Environmental Sociology	4 ECTS
SOC2018	Empirical Research in Sociology	4 ECTS
SOC2063	Sociology of Cyberspace	4 ECTS
SOC2073	Visual Sociology	4 ECTS
SOC2121	Principles of Data Visualisation	4 ECTS
SOC2123	Theories of Social Policy	4 ECTS
SOC2124	Gender: A Sociological Exploration	4 ECTS
SOC2345	Sociology of Social Movements	4 ECTS
SOC3005	Sociology of Money	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3:
26 ECTS credits in Social Studies
26 ECTS credits in the other area
8 ECTS credits optional study-units
Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 16 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during the year.


Semester 1

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

ART2038	Gender Issues in Art	2 ECTS
LLT2360	Language and Culture of Deaf People	4 ECTS
MSP3121	Maltese Popular Music	4 ECTS
SOC2000	Economic Sociology	4 ECTS
SOC2055	Quantitative Analysis: SPSS in Practice	4 ECTS
SOC2067	Sociology of Disability	4 ECTS
SOC2347	Maritime Sociology	4 ECTS
SOC3028	The Sociology of Deviance	4 ECTS
SOC3030	Sociology of Sport	4 ECTS
SOC3031	Sociology of Politics and the State	4 ECTS
SOC3032	Sociology of the Professions	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

SST3001	Synoptic Study-Unit 1	6 ECTS	(NC)
SST3002	Synoptic Study-Unit 2	6 ECTS	(NC)

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

CST3951	Cyberculture	4 ECTS
LLT2161	Lingua Francas	4 ECTS
MCS3080	Online Journalism	4 ECTS
MCS3500	Consumer and Organizational Buying Behaviour	4 ECTS
SOC2006	Sociology of Inequality	4 ECTS
SOC2010	Environmental Sociology	4 ECTS
SOC2025	Locating the Global Society	4 ECTS
SOC2044	Sociology of Law	4 ECTS
SOC2072	Demographic Processes	4 ECTS
SOC2121	Principles of Data Visualisation	4 ECTS
SOC2124	Gender: A Sociological Exploration	4 ECTS
SOC2345	Sociology of Social Movements	4 ECTS
SOC3005	Sociology of Money	4 ECTS
SOC3030	Sociology of Sport	4 ECTS

Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 ECTS credits, of which:
28 ECTS credits in Social Studies
28 ECTS credits in the other area
4 ECTS credits optional study-units

Requirement for award of B.A. Social Studies and in another area of study: 180 ECTS credits, of which:
80 ECTS credits in Social Studies
80 ECTS credits in the other area
20 ECTS credits optional study-units

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) under the auspices of the Faculty of Arts.

Geography

Upon successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

Carry out and conduct research and academic writing of a particular research topic related to the subject matter.
Have a keen understanding of the interrelating qualities that constitute your geographic perspective of the world.
Locate major cultural features of the Earth on a map through a refined use of cartographic skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of key geographic features through the application of concepts and theories in practical case studies and contemporary issues.
Discuss and elaborate critically theories in an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary discursive atmosphere.

Social Studies

Upon successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

Carry out research and write academic essays through your refined use of critical thought and methodological research skills.
Participate in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary discussions and contribute your unique knowledge on the subject matter with your heightened capacity of problem-solving, critical thought and performative skills.
Recall historical events, key figures and theoretical concepts, theories and criticisms respective of the field of study or area at hand.
Have a better understanding of human behaviour in its relation to social phenomena and institutions.
Apply your theoretical knowledge of the subject matter on contemporary issues, both local and international.

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Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500

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Geography

As a graduate of this course you will be employable in a number of careers, both locally or internationally, as a cartographer, social researcher, commercial surveyor, development surveyor, town planner, geographical information systems officer, nature conservation officer, and environmental consultant. If you would like to further your studies, or are considering an academic career, we encourage you to enrol in one of our local postgraduate courses for a holistic and honed academic experience.

Social Studies

As a graduate in this programme of study you will have career opportunities, both locally and internationally, as a sociologist, historian, teacher, political scientist, market research analyst and human resources officer. If you are interested in furthering your studies, or are considering an academic career, then we encourage you to enrol in one of our local postgraduate courses.

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