Psychology
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.
The programme of study offers a range of study-units central to the study of Psychology. The overall objective is to provide you with a high-calibre, relevant and culturally sensitive education in the major areas of Psychology to become well-versed in the scientific understanding of human behaviour, emotions, relationships and mental health.
Spanish and Latin American Studies
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.
The undergraduate course in Spanish and Latin American Studies, we will provide you with an academic lens of the history, literature and development of the respective languages and countries. By learning about the culture, key figures and historical periods and progress as recalled through their literature, you will acquire an intricate and deeper understanding and appreciation of the language, its people and the country's current stance and contribution in a national and international manner. We will also refine your linguistic abilities and thus become more proficient in the language use. We will also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a multicultural and diverse academic journey.
Psychology
You will need to complete 80 ECTS assigned to various study-units in the following core areas: Major Paradigms in Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Research Methods, Biological Psychology, Social Psychology, Psychopathology and Cognitive Psychology.
In your final year of studies, you will have the opportunity to consolidate and synthesise these core areas by means of synoptic study-units. They would be able to choose elective study-units from various applied areas such as Organisational Psychology, Health Psychology, Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology, amongst others.
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.
Psychology
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PSY1315 | Understanding Research in Psychology | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PSY1610 | Major Paradigms in Psychology: The Psychoanalytic and Humanistic Paradigms, and Behaviourism | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PSY1622 | Developmental Psychology 1 | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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PSY1617* | Biological Psychology 1 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY1630* | Foundations in Human Biology for Psychology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
* Study-unit PSY1617 is compulsory for those students who plan on following the Higher Diploma in Psychology. Students intending to do the Higher Diploma in Psychology may take PSY1617 as an Optional study-unit instead of an elective study-unit (in the B.A. Psychology course) if they have an Intermediate Biology at grade C or better provided that this is allowed by their programme of studies. If not, students are required to register for study-unit PSY1630 and then register for study-unit PSY1617 as an Elective during their second year.* PSY1617 is a pre-requisite for study-unit PSY1635.Although students may register for study-units PSY1617 or PSY1630 as Optional study-units, other Optional Psychology units may not be taken concurrently.   | |||||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PSY1623 | Developmental Psychology 2 | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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PSY1625 | Psychology of Communication | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY1635* | Major Paradigms: Cognitive Psychology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
* Study-unit PSY1617 is a pre-requisite for study-unit PSY1635. Study-unit PSY1635 is also available during the second year of study and is compulsory for those students who plan on following the Higher Diploma in Psychology.   |
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PSY1606 | Social Psychology | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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PSY1620 | Philosophical Psychology | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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PSY1617* | Biological Psychology 1 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY1628 | Introduction to the Psychology Profession | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY2606** | Psychology of Learning and Applied Behaviour Analysis | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY2628*** | Quantitative Research Methods and Data Analysis | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY2629*** | Qualitative Research Methods and Data Analysis | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY3130 | Psychology of Adjustment | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY3655 | Neurodiverse Profiles | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
* Students who are interested to register for the elective study-unit PSY1617 should have study-unit PSY1630 as a prerequisite or have Biology at an intermediate level. Study-unit PSY1617 is compulsory for students who plan on following the Higher Diploma in Psychology.** PSY2606 is highly recommended.*** PSY2628 and PSY2629 are strongly recommended for those students who plan on following the Higher Diploma in Psychology. Students may take PSY2628 or PSY2629 as Optional study-units instead of elective study-units (in the B.A. Psychology course) provided that this is allowed by their programme of studies during their second year and may not take any other Optional Psychology study-units.   | |||||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PSY2610 | Psychopathology | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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PSY1618 | Biological Psychology 2 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY1635* | Major Paradigms: Cognitive Psychology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY2623 | Work Psychology | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY2626 | Psychology of Sexuality | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY2633 | Health Psychology | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY2634 | Psychology of the Family | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY3611 | Media Psychology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY3648 | Sports Psychology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
* Study-unit PSY1617 is a pre-requisite for study-unit PSY1635. Study-unit PSY1635 is compulsory for those students who plan on following the Higher Diploma in Psychology.   |
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PSY3352 | Psychology Synoptic Study-Unit 1 | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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COU3301 | Career Education and Guidance | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY2641 | Psychology of Helping | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY3130 | Psychology of Adjustment | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY3647 | Selected Topics in Organisational Psychology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY3651 | Introduction to Critical Psychology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY3655 | Neurodiverse Profiles | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PSY3353 | Psychology Synoptic Study-Unit 2 | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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PSY2626 | Psychology of Sexuality | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY2634 | Psychology of the Family | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY3611 | Media Psychology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY3648 | Sports Psychology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Spanish and Latin American Studies
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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SPA1003 | An Overview of Spanish History | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA1012 | Spanish Literature 1 (Medieval) | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA1020 | Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 1 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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SPA1008 | A History of the Spanish Language | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA1021 | Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 2 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)Students are required to choose elective study-units to the value of 4 ECTS credits. | |||||
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SPA1006 | Spanish Art from Earliest Times to Goya | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA1013 | Christians, Muslims and Jews in Al-Andalus | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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SPA2003 | An Overview of Latin American History | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA2013 | Spanish Literature 2 (Siglos de Oro) | 8 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA2020 | Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 3 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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SPA2018 | Spanish American Literature 1 (Colonial) | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA2021 | Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 4 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)Students are required to choose elective study-units to the value of 2 ECTS credits. | |||||
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SPA2107 | Spanish Film | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA2207 | Latin American Film | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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SPA3010 | Spanish American Literature 2 (Post-Independence) | 8 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA3020 | Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 5 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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SPA3005 | Synoptic Study-Unit (Language) | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
SPA3006 | Synoptic Study-Unit (Contemporary Spain) | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
SPA3021 | Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 6 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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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.