Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
University of Malta · MQF 8 · Psychology & Social Work · Full-time (by research) · In person · Starts 1 Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr or Jun
Get Qualified
After funding
€180
a year
Level
MQF 8 – Doctorate
Duration
3 years full-time · Full-time
Delivery
In person
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree (MQF 6) · English: Band B (Standard Entry)
Next intake: Sep 2027From the college's website – dates can change, so confirm with the college.
Full entry requirements
A 2:1 psychology degree giving membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland, 1,820 hours of clinical experience, eligibility to work in Ireland and Garda vetting
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
- Trinity College Dublin
- Course
- Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
- Level
- MQF 8
- Course fee
- €42,810 (€14,270 a year × 3 years)
- Expected tax credit
- €29,967
- 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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