Play Therapy - MSc at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A Master's accredited by the British Association of Play Therapists giving professional training in play therapy, combining theory, skills and clinical practice. The course team are practising clinicians and researchers.

Duration: 3 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Theory, practice and personal development over three years through lectures, seminars, experiential sessions, skills practice in triads and clinical group work, with clinical placements in years 1, 2 and 3 and guest lecturers on specialist subjects. Assessed by essays, literature reviews, presentations and skills assessments.

Career pathways

Play therapist, clinical supervisor of play therapy, project development manager, and trainer of play therapy or therapeutic skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Either a degree that is also a professional qualification (for example teaching, social work, occupational therapy or paediatric nursing) plus at least two years' post-qualifying experience; or a degree in a relevant area (for example psychology, childhood studies, early-years development, social science) plus at least five years' face-to-face experience with children, young people and families, mostly after graduation. Two references uploaded with the application; Enhanced DBS check (Child Workforce and Barring List) with Update Service; interview for those meeting the criteria. Deferred entry is not accepted.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time

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