Highlights
Tuition fee
6700 EUR / year
3500 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
6700 EUR / year
3500 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Msida, Malta
Campus location
Msida, Malta
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (Top-Up Degree) from University of Malta gives you the opportunity to continue to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to become qualified family and systemic therapists.

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Overview

Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (Top-Up Degree) from  University of Malta   enables you to develop reflective practice in your clinical work, as well as explores specialized issues and current theoretical debates in family therapy and systemic consultation and supervision.

The programme of studies for Part II of the course extends over a period of two years of part-time study which involves mostly year- long core practice (which may only occasionally be held during the day, but mostly during the evenings) undertaken in different local therapeutic contexts providing the basis for the development of systemic skills and practice. The course also includes a research component involving the writing of a dissertation.

Career:

This course will offer enhanced opportunities for employment as a family therapist in different contexts, in addition to giving the individual a professional status. It enhances the ability to understand different relationships, meanings, beliefs, and dynamics across various systems.

Programme Structure

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • acquire an understanding of the entire family therapeutic process from referral to termination.
  • understand in greater depth the areas of gender, culture, sexual orientation and how these impact the therapeutic process.
  • apply their systemic skills to a variety of work settings within the public sector in their work with families, couples and individuals.

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
95
OR
5
PTE Academic
71
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Msida, Malta

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
95
OR
5
PTE Academic
71
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants in possession of a recognized Postgraduate Diploma in Family Therapy may be allowed to join Part II of the Course, provided that such applicants shall satisfy the Board of Studies that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit.

All applicants shall be required to demonstrate that they have the necessary aptitude and disposition to follow the Course with profit.

  • Professional aptitude and disposition shall be measured by means of exercises involving
  • role play and group discussion and
  • an extended personal interview conducted by a board appointed for the purpose and
  • Applicants who obtain less than 60% for the professional aptitude and disposition criterion shall automatically not be admitted into the Course.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    6700 EUR / year
    ≈ 6700 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    3500 EUR / year
    ≈ 3500 EUR / year

Additional Details

Non EU Applicants:

  • Total Tuition Fees: Eur 13,400
  • Yr 1: Eur 6,700 - Yr 2: Eur 6,700

Local/EU/EEA Applicants:

  • Total Tuition Fees: Eur 7,000
  • Fee per semester: Eur 1,750

Living costs

Msida

Malta
690 - 1170 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (Top-Up Degree).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
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