European Studies
The programme of studies aims to provide you with a solid and comprehensive knowledge of the European Union from a multidisciplinary angle, involving the politics, economics, law and history of European Integration. Another aim is to develop students' analytical skills and to deepen your critical appraisal of EU policies and EU affairs in general. Special emphasis is also laid, where appropriate, on the deepening of knowledge of the theories and theoretical frameworks employed by the various disciplines in assessing EU policies. In your final year, you may have the chance to demonstrate your knowledge by carrying out a research-based dissertation. Participation in the Erasmus+ mobility programme is also encouraged, for a more holistic and diverse 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.
European Studies
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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EST1020 | The Legal Order of the European Union | 8 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
EST1042 | European Integration Theories, Paradigms and Key Documents | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Erasmus and visiting students studying in Malta can either register for EST1022 Law of the Institutions: General Principles of European Union Law during the first semester or for EST1023 Enforcement of European Union Law in the second semester.Students registering for EST1023 are required to have covered an equivalent of EST1022 at their home institution.Both EST1022 and EST1023 have a credit value of 4 ECTS and will be assessed at the end of their respective semester.Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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EST1030 | Introduction to Comparative Politics of Europe | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
EST1036 | A Historical Perspective on EU Integration | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
EST1040 | Introductory Micro Economics for European Studies | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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EST1041 | Introductory Macro Economics for European Studies | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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EST2229 | Research Methodology and Writing Skills | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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EST2140 | Politics of the European Union | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
EST3010 | The Economics of European Integration | 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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EST2060 | The Law of the Internal Market of the European Union | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EST2210 | Development Studies and the European Union | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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EST2020 | Small States and the European Union | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EST2230 | Social Policy and the European Union | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EST2233 | Contemporary Migration Issues Across the Mediterranean (History, Policy and International Law) | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
EST2234 | Malta in the European Union | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
EST2235 | EU Cohesion Policy Implementation and Management | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
EST2236 | European Union Simulation Unit | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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EST3212 | EU Competition Law | 8 ECTS   |   | ||
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EST3180 | Human Rights in the EU | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EST3190 | European Environmental Law and Policy | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EST3200 | The EU's External Policy and the CFSP | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EST3207 | Agenda-Setting in the European Union | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EST3208 | The Economics of EU Policies | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EST3214 | Political Parties in Europe | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
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EST3192 | European Union Economic and Monetary Union | 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) | |||||
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EST3090 | Euro-Mediterranean Relations | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EST3191 | The Role of SMEs and Competitiveness in the European Union | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EST3193 | European Union Trade Policy | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EST3197 | Comparative Federalism and the EU | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EST3201 | Sustainable Development and the EU | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EST3210 | European Security | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EST3211 | The Future of the European Union | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EST3213 | Identity and Culture in Europe | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Psychology
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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 from the 4 ECTS credits designated for the year instead of an elective study-unit (in the B.A. Psychology course) if they have an Intermediate Biology at grade C or better. 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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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.   |
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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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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.** Study-unit PSY2606 is highly recommended.*** Study-units 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 from the 8 ECTS credits designated for the year instead of elective study-units (in the B.A. Psychology course) during their second year and may not take any other Optional Psychology study-units.   | |||||
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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 PSY1635 - 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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PSY3352 | Psychology Synoptic Study-Unit 1 | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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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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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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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 European Studies (Honours) - B.Eur.Studies (Hons) - and Bachelor of European Studies (B.Eur.Studies) - under the auspices of the Institute for European Studies.