Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish and Latin American Studies

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Psychology

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 offers a range of study-units central to the study of Psychology. The overall objective is to provide you with a high-calibre, relevant and culturally sensitive education in the major areas of Psychology to become well-versed in the scientific understanding of human behaviour, emotions, relationships and mental health.

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.

Psychology

You will need to complete 80 ECTS assigned to various study-units in the following core areas: Major Paradigms in Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Research Methods, Biological Psychology, Social Psychology, Psychopathology and Cognitive Psychology.

In your final year of studies, you will have the opportunity to consolidate and synthesise these core areas by means of synoptic study-units. They would be able to choose elective study-units from various applied areas such as Organisational Psychology, Health Psychology, Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology, amongst others.

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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Information for International applicants

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Spanish and Latin American Studies

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

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.

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.

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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

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 16 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)

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

PSY1606	Social Psychology	6 ECTS	(NC)

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

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)

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
* Study-unit PSY1617 is compulsory for students who plan on following the Higher Diploma in Psychology. PSY2606 is highly recommended. * 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 instead of elective study-units (in the B.A. Psychology course) provided that this is allowed by their programme of studies during their second year and may not take any other Optional Psychology study-units.

Semester 2

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

PSY2610	Psychopathology	4 ECTS	(NC)

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

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 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.

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

Total credits for this year: 60 credits

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 16 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)

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

PSY3352	Psychology Synoptic Study-Unit 1	6 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

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
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


Semester 2

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

PSY3353	Psychology Synoptic Study-Unit 2	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
PSY3611	Media Psychology	4 ECTS
PSY3648	Sports Psychology	4 ECTS

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

Requirement for award of B.A. Psychology and in another area of study: 180 credits, of which:
80 credits in Psychology
80 credits in the other area
20 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.

Psychology

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

Compare and contrast major theoretical and therapeutic paradigms in the field;
Appraise current topics in psychology from different perspectives, including diverse disciplines within the field itself;
Engage with current theoretical issues and research findings in psychology within a bio-psycho-social perspective, attending to evidence-based practice.

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.

Psychology

Identify how different branches of psychology contribute to the understanding of different issues (e.g. societal issues, stress, mental health and wellbeing);
Recognise how psychology, as a scientific discipline, constructs knowledge on the basis of research evidence;
Recognise the philosophical underpinnings pertaining to qualitative and quantitative methodologies;
Apply knowledge and understanding to psychology to areas such as groups, organisations, health and learning, amongst others;
Apply knowledge and understanding of psychology to address familiar and unfamiliar problems;
Formulate a critical opinion that is based on current literature in psychology;
Engage in a critical debate with their peers on the topics presented;
Work in a team in order to achieve a common goal and
Present current topics in psychology and discuss these with their peers.

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Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500

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Psychology

As a holder of this degree, despite the programme not having offered the professional training in psychology, will offer your opportunities for employment in areas that involve human interaction or community services. Some areas include human service agencies and personnel management. Your background in psychology will be the foundation for transferrable skills in a variety of work settings, while also providing a platform for further training and study at postgraduate level. Transferring to the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology can serve as a stepping stone for further studies that paves the way for Masters programmes offered by the University of Malta, such as Master of Arts in Social Work, Master in Youth and Community Service, Master of Psychology in Clinical/Counselling/Educational, and many more.

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.

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