Master of Arts in Management of Social Care Services
University of Malta · MQF 7 · Psychology & Social Work · 5 semesters · Part-time (evening) · In person · Starts Oct each year
Get Qualified
After funding
€1,440
Level
MQF 7 – Master's
Duration
Full-Time 3 semesters; Part-Time equivalent duration typically spread over 4 years part time studies · Full-time or 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 (at least 180 credits) in Social Care, Social Sciences, Humanities or closely related areas and pass a Master's Programme Suitability Interview; alternatively, under the Maturity Clause, applicants aged 27+ with an MQF/EQF Level 5 qualification (minimum 120 credits) and at least 3 years full-time relevant professional experience may apply and must sit a combined Maturity and Master's Suitability Interview.
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
- Master in Social Care Practice
- 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 Arts in Management of Social Care Services University of MaltaGet Qualified | MQF 7 | 5 semesters · Part-time (evening) · In person · Starts Oct each year | €4,800 | €1,440 |
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Master of Arts in Social Policy (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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