Bachelor of Arts in French and Spanish and Latin American Studies

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

French

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 in French at an undergraduate level will give you an academic lens of the history, culture, language and literature of France. During the course we will instil within you a deep appreciation towards the language in both a linguistic and Literary perspective, as we will help you refine and hone your spoken, auditory and reading prowess in the language. By understanding the influence that the language and nation has had on an international level through the eyes of authors, poets, and countries, you will be more au courante with the history that the contemporary country holds onto and upholds. We also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a multicultural and diversified learning journey.

Spanish and Latin American Studies

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.

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.

Need help?

Information for International applicants

Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications

French

An Advanced Level pass at Grade C or better in French.

Spanish and Latin American Studies

An Advanced Level pass at Grade C or better in Spanish.

French

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.

Spanish and Latin American 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.

You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications.

You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage. Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements.

The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website.

Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt, and our team will be more than happy to help.

After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.

French


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)

FRE1002	Perfectionnement de la langue/ Further Progress in Written and Oral French	4 ECTS
FRE1024	Corpus littéraire/ Literary Corpus	6 ECTS


Semester 1

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

FRE1021	Pratique de la langue/ Language Practice	4 ECTS
FRE1023	La dissertation Littéraire	4 ECTS


Semester 2

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

FRE1011	Littérature et cinéma/ Literature and Cinema	4 ECTS
FRE1022	Culture, art et civilisation/ Culture, Art and Civilization	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2:
26 ECTS credits in French
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)

FRE2028	Littérature française du XIXe siècle/ 19th Century French Literature	4 ECTS
FRE2034	Littérature française du XVIIIe siècle/ 18th Century French Literature	4 ECTS
FRE3042	Autrices françaises/French female authors	6 ECTS


Semester 2

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

FRE1001	Linguistique théorique 1: phonétique et phonologie/Theory in linguistics 1: Phonetics and Phonology	4 ECTS
FRE2014	Linguistique théorique 2: linguistique fondamentale/ Theory in Linguistics 2: Fundamental Linguistics	4 ECTS
FRE3047	Pratique de la Langue 2	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3:
26 ECTS credits in French
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 study-units to the value of 6 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)

FRE3027	Méthodologie de la recherche (Première partie) / Methodology of Research	2 ECTS

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

FRE3044	Littérature francophone et culture/Francophone literature and culture	6 ECTS
FRE3045	Dramaturgies francophones contemporaines/Contemporary francophone theatre	6 ECTS


Semester 2

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

FRE2033	Littérature française du XVIIe siècle/ 17th Century French Literature	4 ECTS
FRE3018	Linguistique théorique 4: énonciation et discours/ Theory in linguistics 4: Utterance and Discourse Analysis	4 ECTS
FRE3041	Synoptique 2 - Langue, linguistique et culture/Synoptic 2 - Language, linguistics and culture	6 ECTS	(NC)
FRE3051	Synoptique 1 - Littérature/Synoptic 1 - Literature	6 ECTS	(NC)

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

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

Spanish and Latin American Studies


Semester 1

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

SPA1008	A History of the Spanish Language	4 ECTS
SPA1012	Spanish Literature 1 (Medieval)	6 ECTS
SPA1020	Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 1	4 ECTS


Semester 2

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

SPA1003	An Overview of Spanish History	4 ECTS
SPA1021	Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 2	4 ECTS

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.

SPA1006	Spanish Art from Earliest Times to Goya	4 ECTS
SPA1013	Christians, Muslims and Jews in Al-Andalus	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2:
26 ECTS credits in Spanish and Latin American Studies
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)

SPA2013	Spanish Literature 2 (Siglos de Oro)	8 ECTS
SPA2020	Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 3	4 ECTS


Semester 2

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

SPA2003	An Overview of Latin American History	4 ECTS
SPA2018	Spanish American Literature 1 (Colonial)	4 ECTS
SPA2021	Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 4	4 ECTS

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.

SPA2107	Spanish Film	2 ECTS
SPA2207	Latin American Film	2 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3:
26 ECTS credits in Spanish and Latin American Studies
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)

SPA3010	Spanish American Literature 2 (Post-Independence)	8 ECTS
SPA3020	Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 5	4 ECTS


Semester 2

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

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

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

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

French

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

Read, write and speak fluently in French.
Recall important literary and linguistic theories in relation to their publications.
Have a refined understanding of the history, society and culture of France, and its impact on an international level.
Engage in critical discussions in an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary manner.
Carry out and conduct academic research related to the subject matter.

Spanish and Latin American Studies

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

Use an appropriate methodological approach to carry out research and write academic essays in a critical manner related to the field of study.
Use your heightened capacity for critical thought and knowledge on the subject matter to contribute to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary discussions.
Present and discuss literary texts in the target language through an accurate use of conversational, grammatical and lexical proficiency.
Recall key historical figures, past events, theorists and contributors to the language and literature in a discussion, while also linking its relevance to the country's contemporary stance and its literature.

Non EU Applicants:

Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500

You are viewing the fees for non EU nationals. Switch to EU nationals if you are a national of any country from within the EU/EEA.

French

As a French graduate, you will have a number of local and international career paths available. These professions include; translator, archivist, author, community worker, immigration officer, travel agent, researcher, public policy analyst, speech writer, journalist, mediator, non-profit administrator, editor, cultural interpreter, community worker and paralegal. If you are interested in furthering your studies, or are considering to pursue an academic profession, then we encourage you to enrol in one of our postgraduate programmes of studies for a more holistic and honed academic experience.

Spanish and Latin American Studies

As a graduate in this course you will be able to seek career opportunities, both locally and internationally, as an archivist, foreign correspondent, translator and teacher. 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.