Master of Education (by Research)
University of Malta · MQF 7 · Education & Teaching · 6 semesters · Part-time (evening, by research) · In person · Starts Oct each year
Get Qualified
After funding
€1,170
Level
MQF 7 – Master's
Duration
Part-Time – equivalent duration typically spread over 36 months' part time studies · Part-time
Delivery
Not stated
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree (MQF 6)
Full entry requirements
Applicants must hold a recognised MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification in any area or field of study, with at least 180 credits and a documented final degree classification, or under the Maturity Clause (age 27+) an MQF/EQF Level 5 qualification (min 120 credits) with at least 3 years relevant professional experience.
Minimum age 27 · 3 years of work experience
How to claim your funding, step by step · what to have ready and the details for the form
Your application pack
When to apply, what to have ready, and the details to copy into the official form. You submit it yourself.
Apply after you finish – within 12 months of completing the course, online through the Get Qualified portal using your e-ID. You can make up to 4 applications in any 5 years.
Have these ready to upload
After approval
You'll get a Tax Credit Certificate in the portal. Check whether the credit already shows on your income tax statement; if not, send the Commissioner for Revenue an adjustment form and the RA10 form with copies of the certificates. Unused credit can be carried forward for up to 15 years.Details for the form
- Institute
- MCAST
- Course
- Masters in Research Methods
- Level
- MQF 7
- Course fee
- €4,500 (full price, Maltese/EU students)
- Expected tax credit
- €3,150
- Start date
- from your acceptance letter
- Completion date
- from your certificate
In the portal, choose the institute and the course from the lists – the names above should match what you see there.
Both schemes are for fees you pay yourself: if your employer pays for the course (e.g. through Jobsplus's Investing in Skills), you normally can't claim them for the same fees. Based on the official 2026 scheme guidelines, checked September 2026. Rules can change – check the official pages before you apply.
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| Course | Level | Format | Fee | After funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Master of Education (by Research) University of MaltaGet Qualified | MQF 7 | 6 semesters · Part-time (evening, by research) · In person · Starts Oct each year | €3,900 | €1,170 |
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