Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Classics with Psychology

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. Apart from demonstrating your academic knowledge on the subject matter by carrying out a research-based dissertation in your final year of the programme, you are also encouraged to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility period, for a multicultural and diversified 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.

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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.

Psychology

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)

CLA1015	Latin Texts	6 ECTS	(NC)
CLA1017	Greek Grammar and Syntax 1	6 ECTS	(NC)
CLA1213	Introductory Greek Texts A and B	4 ECTS	(NC)
CLA2014	Latin Prose Composition	6 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
CLA2013	Greek Grammar and Syntax 2	6 ECTS	(NC)
CLA2218	Further Greek Passages A and B	4 ECTS	(NC)
CLA3011	Classical Rhetoric and Prosody	6 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3:
46 ECTS credits in Classics
10 ECTS credits from the subsidiary area
4 ECTS credits optional study-units
Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits_ NIL


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)

CLA3099	Dissertation	12 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

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

CLA2011	Greek Prose Composition	6 ECTS
CLA3007	Literary Criticism: Aristotle and Horace	6 ECTS
CLA3008	Greek Mythology	6 ECTS
CLA3012	Greek and Latin Unseen Passages 1	6 ECTS
CLA3028	Classical Epic	6 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

Requirement for award of B.A. (Hons) in Classics: 180 ECTS credits, of which:
132 ECTS credits in Classics
36 ECTS credits in the subsidiary area
12 ECTS credits optional study-units

Psychology

Kindly note that students may not register for optional study-units in Psychology.


Semester 1

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

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)


Semester 2

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

PSY1623	Developmental Psychology 2	6 ECTS	(NC)
PSY1630	Foundations in Human Biology for Psychology	4 ECTS	(NC)

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

Total credits for this year: 60 credits

Students are required to choose study-units to the value of 10 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during the year.


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)

PSY1606	Social Psychology	6 ECTS
PSY1620	Philosophical Psychology	6 ECTS


Semester 1

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

PSY2606	Psychology of Learning and Applied Behaviour Analysis	4 ECTS
PSY3130	Psychology of Adjustment	2 ECTS


Semester 2

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

PSY2610	Psychopathology	4 ECTS
PSY2623	Work Psychology	6 ECTS
PSY2626	Psychology of Sexuality	2 ECTS
PSY2633	Health Psychology	6 ECTS

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) - B.A. (Hons) - 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.

Non EU Applicants:

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.