University of Roehampton (London)
University of Roehampton (London)

University of Roehampton (London)

Grove House, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PJ, UK. London, United Kingdom Visit web page

Play Therapy

Study detals

: Master's degree : MA (Hons) Play Therapy : Full time : 24 Month

Requirements

Entry requirements

Roehampton English Language Test

  • Postgraduate degrees - mapped to IELTs scores

TOEFL IBT

  • Postgraduate degrees - 89 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening and writing, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking

IELTS Academic

     ·         Postgraduate degrees – 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component


Cambridge Advanced Certificate

  • Postgraduate degrees - 176 overall with a minimum 162 in each component (some schools require a minimum of 169 in each)


Cambridge Proficiency Certificate

  • Postgraduate degrees - 176 overall with a minimum 162 in each component (some schools require a minimum of 169 in each)

All applicants that require a Tier 4 visa must also meet the minimum English Language requirements before we can issue a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Tier 4 visa. 

Academic requirements

Along with a complete application, EU and international applicants are required to submit various supporting documents. These include:

  •  Academic qualifications (certificate and transcript)
  • Valid English language qualification
  • Personal statement
  • Two references

Speciality

There aren’t any pathways available

Additional information

Degree Overview

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.

Study Reasons

  • University of Roehampton London is ranked top 10 in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022)
  • The course leads to a qualification that entitles you to registration as a Full Member of the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT)
  • The longest standing British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT) accredited Masters level Play Therapy training course in the UK
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