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MSc Play Therapy

University of South Wales

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    City Campus, Newport

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

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.

CAREERS

Career opportunities for play therapists exist in many stimulating areas, such as community groups, social services, education services, the National Health Service and private clients.

Our Careers and Employability Service

As a USW student, you will have access to advice from the Careers and Employability Service throughout your studies and after you graduate.

This includes: one-to-one appointments from faculty based Career Advisers, in person, over the phone or even on Skype and through email via the "Ask a Question" service. We also have extensive online resources for help with considering your career options and presenting yourself well to employers. Resources include psychometric tests, career assessments, a CV builder, interview simulator and application help. Our employer database has over 2,000 registered employers targeting USW students, you can receive weekly email alerts for jobs.

Our Careers service has dedicated teams: A central work experience team to help you find relevant placements; an employability development team which includes an employability programme called Grad Edge; and an Enterprise team focused on new business ideas and entrepreneurship.

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University information

University of South Wales

University of South Wales

University of South Wales

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of South Wales, Llantwit Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Rhondda, Cynon, Taff, CF37 1DL, Wales

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    69th out of 118 6

    54th out of 73 2

    35th out of 47 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    124 58%

    72nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    50th

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.36 84%

    6th

    42

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    126 70%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    11th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 83%

    13th

    11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 181
    136 75%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    36th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.42 85%

    1st

    16

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