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MSW in Play Therapy specialising in Play-based Intervention (Coursework) at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This coursework Master of Social Work specialising in Play Therapy is conferred by virtue of coursework and a mini-dissertation. Admission requires a Bachelor of Social Work degree or equivalent and registration with the SACSSP or a relevant professional body where applicable.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Intake: South Africa closing 31/07/2026; International closing 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Bachelor of Social Work degree or equivalent (NQF level 8), a weighted average of at least 60% at final-year level, and registration at the SACSSP or relevant professional body where applicable. Shortlisting is based on final-year weighted average and first-choice preference, followed by a departmental selection interview.

Intake: South Africa closing 31/07/2026; International closing 31/08/2026

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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