Master of Science in Psychological Studies
University of Malta · MQF 7 · Psychology & Social Work · 6 semesters · Part-time (evening, by research) · In person · Starts Oct each year
Get Qualified
After funding
€1,710
Level
MQF 7 – Master's
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years with placement, or 2 years part-time · Full-time or part-time
Delivery
In person
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree (MQF 6) · English: IELTS 6.5 (min 6 in all areas); Pearson 59; BrunELT 6.5 (min 6 in all areas); TOEFL 5 (min 4.5 in all subscores)
Next intake: Sep 2027From the college's website – dates can change, so confirm with the college.
Full entry requirements
A UK 2:2 Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in any subject or a non-BPS accredited degree in Psychology, plus GCSE grade C/4 (or equivalent) in Maths or two degree-level Maths/Statistics modules with C grades.
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
- N/A – Foreign institution / self-study
- Awarding body
- Brunel University of London
- Course
- Master of Science in Psychological Sciences (Conversion)
- Level
- MQF 7
- Course fee
- €26,144 (full price, Maltese/EU students · £1 = €1.1713, ECB rate of 1 October 2026)
- Expected tax credit
- €18,301
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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