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Play Therapy, MSc, University of South Wales

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University of South Wales

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MScPart-time3 yearsSeptemberGBP 1370 per module-

About Play Therapy, MSc - at University of South Wales

The Masters in Play Therapy course is accredited by the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT) and provides professional training in play therapy. Successful graduates of the MSc Play Therapy course will have completed the formal elements of the training required to practise as a BAPT play therapist.

The MSc Play Therapy focuses on training students to work therapeutically with children aged three to 12 years and their families. The course takes into account current research and practice development in interpersonal neurobiology, the development and influence of the attachment relationship and the influence of environment on the developing nervous system in the early years. You will develop the skills needed to practise as a professional in a responsible and demanding clinical environment.

The MSc Play Therapy 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.

Entry requirements

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.
  • Two references uploaded with the application.
  • An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child Workforce and Child Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service. (Overseas equivalent required for non-uk applicants)

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.
  • Two references uploaded with the application.
  • An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child Workforce and Child Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service. (Overseas equivalent required for non-uk applicants)

Applicants who meet the entry requirements for the course will be invited to interview.

Please note that we do not accept deferred entry on to this course.

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