Psychology University of Malta

Overview

Together with their first degree, this Higher Diploma in Psychology from University of Malta  is considered to be equivalent to a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), and enables graduates to apply for a professional training Masters course in Psychology, both in Malta and abroad, provided other requirements are also satisfied.

By the end of the Psychology programme from University of Malta, you will be able to demonstrate your newfound and acquired knowledge of psychology through a research-based dissertation and by applying the concepts and theories into a practical unit.

Career opportunities

• As a holder of the Higher Diploma in Psychology degree, you would have the foundational knowledge to pursue further postgraduate studies, usually by reading for an MA offered by the University of Malta or foreign institutions, to specialise in a specific area. 

• By furthering your specialisation studies, you will be able to choose from a variety of careers. Some of these include the role of a Clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, health, occupational, organisational and sport psychologist. 

• The degree is also a pediment that allows you to become a therapist. If you would like to pursue a career as a researcher or academic, the option of gaining your doctorate is also available.