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University of Roehampton: Play Therapy
Institution | University of Roehampton View institution profile |
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Department | Psychology |
Web | www.roehampton.ac.uk |
postgradadmissions@roehampton.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 020 8392 3314 |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
**Why this course?**
- The longest standing BAPT accredited Masters level Play Therapy training course in the UK.
- "The best Play Therapy training programme in Europe" - internationally renowned play therapist, Garry Landreth.
- Our School of Psychology is the only one in Europe to offer training in all of the arts and play therapies.
- Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023).
- Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).
**About this course**
This two year full-time programme integrates theoretical learning, clinical skills and in-depth personal development to prepare graduates for clinical practice, predominantly with children, as a professional play therapist within the public and private sectors.
This course leads to a qualification that entitles you to registration as a Full Member of the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT) - subject to reaccreditation - whose register is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This intense, rigorous and comprehensive programme is made up of ten modules that encompass the theoretical, practical and experiential learning experience required to become a professional play therapist.
**Skills**
The course encompasses theoretical, practical and experiential learning. With our holistic approach to teaching, you will be provided with thorough and systematic knowledge, experience, skills and the confidence to work as a professionally qualified play therapist.
**Career opportunities**
Graduates work as a registered play therapist for both the private and public sectors.
**Placements and Modules**
- In your first year, the modules will include experiential learning to prepare you for your first work placement, as theoretical understanding will give you a strong grounding for your clinical practice.
- In the second year, you will have the opportunity to develop and explore your understanding of the theory and practice of play therapy in relation to working with different client groups and more complex needs. You will also synthesise your theoretical knowledge and clinical experience to pursue your research interest in the Research Portfolio module. A clinical issue, your own clinical work or a professional issue may provide the inspiration for this research project.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants will normally be required to hold a first degree at Honours level; in most cases this will be in a disciplines such as Psychology, Education, Early Childhood Studies, Mental Health Nursing or Social Work etc. |
Fees
EU | 34650 GBP for Whole course |
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Channel Islands | 21000 GBP for Whole course |
England | 21000 GBP for Whole course |
Northern Ireland | 21000 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 21000 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 21000 GBP for Whole course |
International | 34650 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
**This two year full-time programme integrates theoretical learning, clinical skills and in-depth personal development to prepare graduates for clinical practice, predominantly with children, as a professional play therapist within the public and private sectors.**
Based on a humanistic person-centred model of therapy, this course emphasises the use of play within a therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client to facilitate therapeutic change. The course encompasses theoretical, practical and experiential learning. With our holistic approach to teaching, you will be provided with thorough and systematic knowledge, experience, skills and the confidence to work as a professionally qualified play therapist. At the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of therapeutic techniques and approaches that are required for professional registration purposes.
This course leads to a qualification that entitles you to registration as a Full Member of the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT) whose register is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). You will be taught by experienced practitioners who are practising play therapists and will bring the teaching on the course to life by drawing upon their own clinical experiences and case materials.
All students are required to be in personal therapy for the duration of the course and will complete two specified periods of supervised clinical placements alongside their studies.
Key areas that you will study include human development and growth, play therapy theory and skills and infant observation. Integral to the programme is your own personal development which will be supported by personal therapy and experiential process groups.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants will normally be required to hold a first degree at Honours level; in most cases this will be in a disciplines such as Psychology, Education, Early Childhood Studies, Mental Health Nursing or Social Work etc. |
Fees
England | 9218 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 9218 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9218 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9218 GBP for Year 1 |
University of Roehampton
At the University of Roehampton London, we offer a first-class educational experience, designed to help you reach your full potential and get the career you want. Whether you want to study for professional or personal development, we have a diverse range of postgraduate taught and research programmes for you to choose from. We are unique among London universities with a beautiful parkland campus and excellent facilities, located south-west London, allowing our students to study in an environment that places an emphasis on teaching and research excellence.
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