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Doctor of Philosophy in Media and Communications

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Level
MQF 8 – Doctorate
Duration
Part-time (by research)
Delivery
In person
Entry requirements
Not stated
Next intake: 1 Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr or JunFrom the college's website – dates can change, so confirm with the college.
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
University of Malta
Course
Doctor of Philosophy in Media and Communications
Level
MQF 8
Course fee
€675–€1,000 a semester
Expected tax credit
€472
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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