Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Course Title

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

MQF Level

6

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

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The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) course is a full-time course, which includes a number of compulsory core study-units in Psychology and a number of elective study-units which you may choose from. By studying this area of wellbeing, you will be learning about key movements, concepts, schools of thought and historic figures who have contributed to the field of Psychology as we know it today. You will become knowledgeable on psychologists such as Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung and Erik Eriksen, and apply concepts from areas like psychoanalysis, humanism and child development in real life case studies. In your final year, you will be able to demonstrate your acquired knowledge by carrying out a research-based dissertation of your choice. The Faculty for Social Wellbeing will also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a diverse and international academic journey.

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.

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PSY1606 Social Psychology 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY1612 Research Methods in Psychology 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY1620 Philosophical Psychology 6 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PSY1610 Major Paradigms in Psychology: The Psychoanalytic and Humanistic Paradigms, and Behaviourism 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY1617 Biological Psychology 1 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY1622 Developmental Psychology 1 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY1628 Introduction to the Psychology Profession 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY1658 Academic Writing and Presentation in Psychology 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PSY1618 Biological Psychology 2 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY1623 Developmental Psychology 2 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY1625 Psychology of Communication 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY1635 Major Paradigms: Cognitive Psychology 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 credits

During their second year of studies, in addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose elective study-units to the value of 24 ECTS credits from the elective pool on offer throughout the year.

Elective study-units already chosen throughout the second year, may not be chosen again during the third year of the course.
 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)
 
PSY2643 Practical Psychology 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PSY2606 Psychology of Learning and Applied Behaviour Analysis 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY2628 Quantitative Research Methods and Data Analysis 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY2629 Qualitative Research Methods and Data Analysis 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY2640 Forensic and Criminal Psychology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY2641 Psychology of Helping 4 ECTS   (NC)  
 
Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)
 
COU3301 Career Education and Guidance 4 ECTS    
INE2601 Inclusive Communities and Schooling 4 ECTS    
PSY1626 Evolutionary Psychology 4 ECTS    
PSY3130 Psychology of Adjustment 2 ECTS    
PSY3647 Selected Topics in Organisational Psychology 4 ECTS    
PSY3655 Neurodiverse Profiles 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PSY2610 Psychopathology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY2623 Work Psychology 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY2633 Health Psychology 6 ECTS   (NC)  
 
Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)
 
PSY2626 Psychology of Sexuality 2 ECTS    
PSY2634 Psychology of the Family 4 ECTS    
PSY3159 Addictive Behaviour 4 ECTS    
PSY3609 Psychology of Small Groups 4 ECTS    
PSY3611 Media Psychology 4 ECTS    
PSY3648 Sports Psychology 4 ECTS    

* Study-unit PSY2634 is highly recommended.
 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 60 credits

During their third year of studies, in addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose elective study-units to the value of 12 ECTS credits.

During their third year, students are required to register for elective study-units not covered during their second year.
 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PSY3631 Symposia in Psychology 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY3641 Dissertation 12 ECTS   (NC)  
 
Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)
 
PSY2643 Practical Psychology 4 ECTS    
PSY3605 Practicum 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PSY3504 Psychotherapeutic Methods 1: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and the Humanistic Existential Approaches 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY3630 Ethical and Professional Issues 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY3644 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY3651 Introduction to Critical Psychology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY3656 Psychometrics and Psychological Assessment 4 ECTS   (NC)  
 
Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)
 
COU3301 Career Education and Guidance 4 ECTS    
PSY3130 Psychology of Adjustment 2 ECTS    
PSY3640 Community Mental Health 4 ECTS    
PSY3643 Cognitive Neuroscience 6 ECTS    
PSY3647 Selected Topics in Organisational Psychology 4 ECTS    
PSY3655 Neurodiverse Profiles 4 ECTS    
PSY3657 Sensitivity Training in Psychology 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PSY3505 Psychotherapeutic Methods 2: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Systemic Family Therapy 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY3662 Neuropsychology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
 
Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)
 
PSY2626 Psychology of Sexuality 2 ECTS    
PSY3159 Addictive Behaviour 4 ECTS    
PSY3160 Respecting Diversity 4 ECTS    
PSY3161 Cyberpsychology 4 ECTS    
PSY3609 Psychology of Small Groups 4 ECTS    
PSY3611 Media Psychology 4 ECTS    
PSY3613 Environmental Psychology 2 ECTS    
PSY3616 Psychology of Ageing 4 ECTS    
PSY3648 Sports Psychology 4 ECTS    
PSY3654 Aviation Psychology 4 ECTS    

 
Requirement for completion of Year 3: 60 credits

Requirement for award of B. Psychology (Hons) degree: 180 credits

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 in Psychology (Honours) under the auspices of the Faculty for Social Wellbeing.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Recall and describe major psychological concepts and psychologistsҠcontributions to their respective field in the subject-matter.
  • Carry out independent research through the appropriate use of methodology dependent on the research subject and aim.
  • Apply psychological concepts in real-life and contribute to lively interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary discussions.
  • Communicate effectively psychological terms.
  • Empathise with people who have mental health issues and destigmatise the negative associations related with mental health through your awareness and knowledge on the subject.

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Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500

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As a holder of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree, you would have the foundational knowledge to pursue further postgraduate studies, usually by reading for an MA offered by the University of Malta or foreign institutions, to specialise in a specific area. By furthering your specialisation studies, you will be able to choose from a variety of careers. Some of these include the role of a Clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, health, occupational, organisational and sport psychologist. The degree is also a pediment that allows you to become a therapist. If you would like to pursue a career as a researcher or academic, the option of gaining your doctorate is also available.

 

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