Course contact details
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Play Therapy (Taught)
- MSc
- 3 Years
- Part-Time
- 13 September 2027
- Postgraduate
- Newport
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
The MSc Play Therapy course is accredited by the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT) and provides professional training in play therapy.
Our course provides theoretical and practical knowledge relating to play therapy, drawing on the experience and skills of qualified play therapists, as well as other creative therapists. The course team is actively engaged in clinical practice, and related research and publishing and students will develop the skills needed to practise as a professional in a responsible and demanding clinical environment. You will develop the skills needed to practise as a professional in a responsible and demanding clinical environment.
Assessment method
Assessments include essays, literature reviews, presentations and skills assessments.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Association of Play Therapists
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Entry requirements
A degree, which is also a professional qualification (such as teaching-fully qualified, social work, occupational therapy or paediatric nursing), plus a minimum of two years post-qualifying work experience in the qualified discipline.
Or, a degree in a relevant area (such as psychology, childhood studies, early-years development, social science), plus a minimum of five years’ experience working face to face with children, young people and their families of which the majority of this experience should be undertaken after graduation.
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- Two references uploaded with the application - the references must be on letter headed paper or the referee can send them direct from a professional/work email address to admissions@southwales.ac.uk.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child Workforce and Child Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required. (Overseas equivalent required for non-uk applicants).
- Interview
- Applicants who meet the entry requirements for the course will be invited to interview.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Part Time fee is per 20 credits
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