Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology
- Pembroke, Malta
- Swieqi, Malta
BSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English, Italian
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Key Summary
The degree course Bachelor of Science Psychology consists of 3 academic years and 180 ECTS. The degree course is developed on the highest international educational standards and helps the students in acquiring knowledge and skills in psychology.
After the completion of the degree course, the student will then enter a master's degree programs in psychology to be chosen between Master of Science in Health Psychology, Sports Psychology or Even Business and Organizational Psychology.
The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Psychology graduate can also choose between other degree pathways such as Human Resources and Education. The faculty consists of professionals who stand out in the various disciplines of psychology with a significant expertise and experience in clinical practice and academic teaching.
Programme Highlights
- RPL – recognition of prior learning / we can recognize to the 50% of the entire ECTS of the degree programme
- Our lecturers have great academic and clinical reputation – we also have famous mental coach of elite top player that are involved in the programme
- All students have a great didactic support and academic mentorship
- Graduated will be able also to specialize in different Master Science, such as Sports Psychology, Health Psychology and Organizational and Business Psychology
- It’s possible (not compulsory) to take part to master classes and training in presence in different European cities (e.g. Malta, Milan, Torino, Rome, Barcelona)
Modules
- Biological and Physiological Psychology
- Developmental and Learning Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology and the Brain
- Introduction to the Psychology Profession and Ethics
- Psychodynamic and Humanistic Perspectives to Human Behaviour
- Behaviour Analysis
- Research Methods
- Data Analysis for Psychologists
- Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
- Motivational Psychology: Sport Psychology
- Motivational Psychology: Work Psychology
- Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neurosciences
- Psychopathology
- Psychological and Psychometric Assessment
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Addictive Behaviour
- Typical and Atypical Language Development and Child Language Acquisition
- Forensic Psychology
- Psychology of Small Groups
- Conflict Psychology
- Psychobiology of Pain and Rehabilitation
- Psychotherapy in Children and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities
- Psychiatry
- Psychotherapy
- Practical Psychology
- Research Project/Dissertation for Psychologists
Elective study units
- Psychology of Aging
- Psychology of the Family
- Psychology of Sexuality
- Anthropology
Learners pursuing a degree in Psychology.
Upon successful completion of this course, students shall be able to undertake various career pathways. This degree allows learners to achieve a stepping-stone into the world of academic psychology. Following successful completion of the degree, graduates will be well placed to:
- Work in Health Services Organisations;
- Work within Business, providing assistance and support;
- Work within Education, supporting and providing guidance;
- Embark on Postgraduate Study in Psychology and/or related fields.
The learner will be able to:
- Identify and describe in depth various types of psychological approaches, as well as to evaluate the history of psychology;
- Demonstrate knowledge of Cognitive, Developmental, Evolutional, Social, Clinical, Educational and General Psychological specialisations;
- Articulate critical and creative thinking with reference to psychology;
- Apply various psychological theories and approaches to real-life situations;
- Direct various research methodologies relevant to psychology in order to conduct effective and efficient research studies;
- Show in-depth understanding of the various historical and contemporary roles of psychologists and their work;
- Demonstrate understanding of key methods, theories, and main findings of psychology;
- Employ research methodologies to investigate contemporary scientific research within the field of psychology.
This course shall use a mixture of group presentations, group reports, individual presentations, individual reports, written assignments, and examinations varying according to the module at hand. During online examinations, software will be used that requires the student’s webcam and microphone to be switched on; it must be kept switched on for the duration of the examination. Students must identify themselves by showing ID at the start of the exam, and then show the room and surrounding space via a webcam on their device. Exams consist of closed and open questions, and there will be a time limit for each question.
The questions will be proposed to each student in a random order as determined by the software. The software also utilises a locked browser that prevents the student from leaving the exam page. If such an attempt is made, the exam will be stopped immediately. A tutor will monitor the exam live, and everything will be recorded so that the material can be viewed even after the examination has been completed.
In the event of a failure, the student will be given the opportunity to revisit the assessment with the relevant tutor to understand the errors and be able to retake the assessment at a later date. The minimum time before the remedial assessment will be one month from the date on which the notice of failure was received. The student will have two assessment dates, the official date and the make-up date, in order to pass the assessment. Should the student fail the assessment again, they will be required to pay a fee of €150.