Bachelor of Arts in Classics and Communication Studies

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Classics

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.

In this programme of study, the 'Classics' is used as an umbrella term that will take you back to Ancient Greece, where you will academically familiarise yourself with the mythology, society, literature and linguistics, history and art of the Greek Islands. During your course of studies you will be able to have a basic understanding of the Greek and Latin languages and read key texts in their respective original languages. You will be able to understand the influence that this ancient world has had on our contemporary one, while also enriching your cultural and historic mindset by participating in interdisciplinary action. You are also encouraged to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility period, for a multicultural and diversified learning experience.

Communication Studies

The programme of study in Communication Studies will provide you with an introduction to a selection of compulsory and elective units that are offered in communication studies as a main area. Throughout the 3-year programme, you will gain knowledge and skills in a variety of topics that will accompany your main area of studies, while also providing transferable skills for your daily personal and professional practice. Some of the topics range from Reflective Writing, Journalism, English Rhetoric, and Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication, to Philosophical Approaches to Communication and Culture, Media Aesthetics, Audio Production and Website Creation, to name a few. During the final semester of the joint area, the topics studied will culminate into a synoptic exam that will assess your acquired skill and intellect.

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.

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Communication Studies

An Intermediate Level pass in English.

Classics

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.

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

Communication Studies

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.

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

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Classics


Semester 1

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

CLA1014	Classics - An Introduction	4 ECTS
CLA1018	Latin Grammar and Syntax 1	6 ECTS	(NC)
CLA1215	Introductory Latin Texts A and B	4 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

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

CLA1019	From Kings to Emperors: A Survey of Ancient Roman History and Literature	4 ECTS
CLA2021	Latin Grammar and Syntax 2	6 ECTS	(NC)
CLA2116	Further Latin Passages A	2 ECTS	(NC)

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

Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits


Semester 1

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

CLA1017	Greek Grammar and Syntax 1	6 ECTS	(NC)
CLA1213	Introductory Greek Texts A and B	4 ECTS	(NC)
CLA3129	Survey of Classical Epic	4 ECTS


Semester 2

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

CLA1016	From Heroic Times to the Age of Alexander: A Survey of Ancient Greek History and Literature	4 ECTS	(NC)
CLA2013	Greek Grammar and Syntax 2	6 ECTS	(NC)
CLA2118	Further Greek Passages A	2 ECTS	(NC)

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

Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits


Semester 1

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

CLA2011	Greek Prose Composition	6 ECTS
CLA3312	Greek and Latin Unseen Passages 2	4 ECTS


Semester 2

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

CLA3003	Synoptic Study-Unit 4: Drama - Euripides and Plautus	6 ECTS	(NC)
CLA3013	Introduction to Ancient Science	6 ECTS
CLA3014	Synoptic Study-Unit 2: Narrative (Xenophon and Caesar)	6 ECTS	(NC)

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

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

Communication Studies

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to register for 4 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)

MCS1010	Introduction to Film Studies	4 ECTS
MCS1030	Introduction to Journalism	4 ECTS
MCS1050	New Media and the Social World	4 ECTS
MCS1080	Writing for Media and Communications	2 ECTS

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

MCS1021	Human Communication	4 ECTS
MCS1040	Visual Communications and Graphic Design	4 ECTS
MCS1110	Introduction to Video Production	4 ECTS


Semester 2

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

MCS1070	Personal Communications	4 ECTS
MCS1100	Media, Society and Culture	4 ECTS

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

CGS1000	Cognitive Psychology of Communications	4 ECTS
CRC1010	Introduction to Marketing Communications	4 ECTS
MCS1130	Cultural Theory and Semiotics	4 ECTS

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

Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose a study-units to the value of 8 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)

CRC2000	Consumer Behaviour in the Digital Era	4 ECTS
MCS2210	Ethics in the Media	4 ECTS
MCS3201	Film Theory	4 ECTS

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

CRC2040	Advertising	4 ECTS
DGA2005	Editorial Design	4 ECTS
MCS2220	Critical Issues for Journalism	4 ECTS


Semester 2

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

CRC2060	Digital Storytelling in Marketing Communication	4 ECTS
MCS3060	Reporting	4 ECTS

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

IPG2001	Principles of Information Law	4 ECTS
MCS2300	Satirical Cartoons and Visual Narrative	4 ECTS
MCS3050	Audio Production	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3:
28 ECTS credits in Communication Studies
26 ECTS credits in the other area
6 ECTS credits in 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 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)

CST3192	Media in Maltese Society	4 ECTS

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

CRC3010	Digital Marketing and Analytics	4 ECTS
MCS3140	Digital Content Creation	4 ECTS
MCS3150	Data Journalism	4 ECTS
MCS3250	Scriptwriting	4 ECTS
MCS3600	Documentary Film Production	4 ECTS


Semester 2

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

MCS3850	Synoptic - Theory 1	6 ECTS	(NC)
MCS3851	Synoptic - Theory 2	6 ECTS	(NC)

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

CRC3030	Ethics, Sustainability and Law	4 ECTS
CST3281	Media Conference Basics	4 ECTS
CST3651	Using Communication for Social Change	4 ECTS
CST3811	Public Relations	4 ECTS
MCS3160	Journalism: Historical Contexts	4 ECTS
MCS3400	Adaptation for the Screen	4 ECTS

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

Requirement for award of B.A.Communications Studies and in another area of study: 180 ECTS credits, of which:
80 ECTS credits in Communication 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.

Classics

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

Demonstrate proficient lexical and grammatical knowledge of the Greek and Latin languages.
Be competent in reading and interpreting classical texts and appreciate certain unique qualities of the original classical literature untranslated.
Show an understanding and appreciation towards classical civilization in its historical, literary and cultural contexts.
Show competency in composing critical and analytical essays or papers regarding the subject matter.
Participate in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary discussions and link the importance of Classical studies with modern society and relevant fields.

Communication Studies

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

Identify some of the main models in relation to reflective writing.
Create structures for organisational communication practice.
Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative means of research.
Describe different types of psychological, attitudinal, and behavioural effects produced by exposure to mass communication.
Work collaboratively with a mentor to bring secondary research and/or practical project to fruition.
Formulate a critical opinion that is based on current literature on issues in media and communications.

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Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500

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Classics

Upon successfully completing this course, you will have a variety of career opportunities where you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge in the field. Careers, both locally and abroad, can be as an archivist, barrister, editorial assistant, heritage manager, museum or gallery curator, market researcher, Higher education lecturer and media. If you are interested in furthering your studies or would like to pursue an academic career, then we encourage you to enrol in a postgraduate course that our University offers for a more refined and holistic learning experience.

Communication Studies

Communication studies as a joint area will provide you with a plethora of transferable skills to choose from in order to integrate into the career that you would like to pursue. Provided the necessary requirements, alumni have found satisfying careers in journalism, media production, writing and publishing, public relations and social media marketing, just to name a few. You may also choose to enrol in a master's programme of your choosing if you would like to further your studies, either locally or abroad.