Bachelor of Education (Hons) European Studies

MQF Level: 6

ECTS Value: 180 ECTS

Start Date: September

Duration: 4 Years (Part-time)

Programme Description

This programme provides course participants with a strong foundation in pedagogy, assessment, inclusive practices and educational theory. It aims to provide those within or wishing to join the education sector with the necessary tools and competences to teach effectively whilst fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all learners. Within this programme, learners will also develop their understanding of the Council of Europe and the European Union, their institutions, principles and values. They will also develop their critical evaluation skills of changes arising within the European employment, economy and technology sectors as well as an appreciation for European history, culture and the arts.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to be in possession of:

Three (3) Ordinary Levels at MQF Level 3 (minimum Grade C or 5) in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics awarded by MATSEC or an equivalent examination body recognised by the Institute for Education.

AND

A minimum of one of the following:

An awarded MATSEC Certificate (MQF 4) with a grade C or better at Advanced Level in ONE of the following subjects: European Studies, History, Geography, Sociology, Social Studies or Economics;
Three subjects at Advanced Level (MQF Level 4) including two subjects with a Grade C or better, one of which must European Studies, History, Geography, Sociology, Social Studies or Economics, and a third subject with a Grade D or better;
Two subjects at Advanced Level (MQF Level 4) at grade C or better including European Studies, History, Geography, Sociology, Social Studies or Economics and three Intermediate subjects with a minimum grade D.

Applicants applying under the Institute for Education’s maturity clause are asked to refer to Section 2.2. of the Admission Regulations.

Course Outline

First Year

Code	Discription	Credits
BEDU111	Academic Skills for Undergraduate Studies	2 ECTS
BEDU112	Psychology of Education: Development, Cognition and Learning	3 ECTS
BEDU101	Planning: A Key to Success	4 ECTS
BEDU113	Assessment for Learning and Continuous Assessment	3 ECTS
BEDU102	Classroom Management	3 ECTS
BEDU105	Teaching Practice I	10 ECTS
BEUR100	The EU as a Political and Economic Union	5 ECTS
BEUR106	The Geographic Aspect of Europe	5 ECTS
BHUM100	Introduction to Humanities	5 ECTS

Second Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU215	Inclusive Education: Theories and Practices	5 ECTS
BEDU219	Philosophy of Education: The Maltese Educational System and Collaborative Communities of Learning	3 ECTS
BEDU218	Achieving Standards while Fostering Equity and Social Justice	3 ECTS
BEDU214	Critical Pedagogy	4 ECTS
BEDU203	Teaching Practice II	10 ECTS
BEUR201	European Principles and Values	5 ECTS
BEUR204	Employment, Economy, Technology and Change in Europe	5 ECTS
BEUR209	Culture and Arts in Europe	5 ECTS
BHUM201	The Human Touch	5 ECTS

Third Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU321	Research Methods	5 ECTS
BEDU334	Enriching Learning through Web-based Applications	3 ECTS
BEDU302	Microteaching	3 ECTS
BEDU305	Sociology of Education: Gender Equality, Culture and Values	3 ECTS
BEDU317	The Professional Educator: Personal and Social Competences	4 ECTS
BEDU320	Experiential Learning and Authentic Assessment	3 ECTS
BEDU322	Exploring Multiculturalism in Education	3 ECTS
BEDU308	Micro-placement in Industry	6 ECTS
BEUR302	The EU and its Institutions	5 ECTS
BEUR310	European Historical Development I; From Classical Times to the Middle Ages	5 ECTS
BEUR306	The Environment and Sustainable Development	5 ECTS

Fourth Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU400	Dissertation	20 ECTS
BEDU401	Teaching Practice lll	10 ECTS
BEUR403	European Demography	5 ECTS
BEUR411	European Historical Development II: From the Renaissance to Contemporary Europe	5 ECTS
BEUR405	Europe and the Wider World	5 ECTS

N.B. Please note that while the above provides an indication of the overall programme structure, the years in which modules are delivered may change or be replaced as part of the Institute for Education’s administrative processes.

Applications

Applications for the Bachelor of Education (Hons) European Studies programme open mid-May of each year with programmes commencing the following October. When open, interested applicants may apply through the Institute for Education’s online portal