Master of Arts in Criminology
University of Malta · MQF 7 · Psychology & Social Work · 5 semesters · Part-time (evening, by research) · In person · Starts Oct each year
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After funding
€1,170
Master of Science in Addressing Adolescents with Divergent Behaviour
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Level
MQF 7 – Master's
Duration
3 years (Part-time) · Part-time
Delivery
Blended
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree (MQF 6)
Full entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree (MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS) or higher in education, social work, youth work, probationary studies, psychology, criminology, sociology, social studies or a cognate area deemed relevant by the Institute for Education.
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
- Institute for Education
- Course
- Master of Science in Addressing Adolescents with Divergent Behaviour
- Level
- MQF 7
- Course fee
- €3,450 (€1,150 a year × 3 years; non-EU €6,200)
- Expected tax credit
- €2,415
- 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 Criminology University of MaltaGet Qualified | MQF 7 | 5 semesters · Part-time (evening, by research) · In person · Starts Oct each year | €3,900 | €1,170 |
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 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Pastoral Psychology University of MaltaGet Qualified | MQF 7 | 4 semesters · Part-time (evening) · In person · Starts Oct each year | €3,200 | €960 |
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