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.

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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.

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-22 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-22 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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95

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71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Msida, Malta

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 8 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in Malta

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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

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95

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5

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71

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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.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

6700 EUR / year

≈ 6700 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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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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