Psychology Intermediate Level

Entry Requirements

School leaving standard of education is recommended. For online lessons, learners need to have an understanding on how to use a computer.

Duration

30-week course with 3 contact hours per week.

Learning Outcomes

Expected learning outcomes for this course include:

Knowledge

Major psychological schools of thought: biological, behaviourist, cognitive, psychoanalytic, humanistic, and social.
Research methods in psychology (qualitative and quantitative), including experiments, interviews, observations, and associated ethical concerns.
Key developmental theories: e.g. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, Erikson’s psychosocial stages.
Concepts of human development, communication, personality, and group dynamics.
Diagnostic criteria and features of psychological disorders (e.g. anxiety, mood, personality disorders, schizophrenia) based on DSM-5.
Themes in psychology: stress, aggression, gender, and how biology, society, and experience influence behaviour.

Skills

Apply research skills including sampling, reflexivity, and ethical assessment.
Critically analyse case studies, identifying behavioural patterns and linking them to psychological theories.
Observe and reflect on personal and social experiences within psychological frameworks.
Engage in self-assessment of personal traits, communication style, and roles in group settings.
Interpret and explain psychological phenomena using appropriate theoretical models.
Evaluate the implications of psychological disorders, including ethical aspects of diagnosis and treatment.

Competences

Show empathy, emotional intelligence, and respect in personal, educational, and social interactions.
Integrate psychological understanding into real-life contexts, such as relationships, education, and social functioning.
Demonstrate critical thinking and self-awareness through reflection and personality exploration.
Apply psychological insights to support mental health and wellbeing, in oneself and others.
Exhibit responsible behaviour in conducting or evaluating psychological inquiry, considering ethical and cultural sensitivity.

Delivery Method

Online lessons.

Certification/Award

A letter of attendance will be issued to learners who attend at least 80% of the course. Learners may wish to sit for the MATSEC exam in Social Studies Level 1.

Progression to Further Education

After successfully completing this course, learners may pursue further study in related fields or use this qualification as part of their overall portfolio for entry tertiary education, including through the maturity clause.

Additional Note

This is a revision course for learners sitting for the MATSEC Intermediate level examination. The educator is therefore not required to deliver the entire syllabus issued by MATSEC. https://www.um.edu.mt/matsec/syllabi

Exam

Language of Instruction

Bilingual