Play Therapy MA

**Why this course?**<br/>- The longest standing BAPT accredited Masters level Play Therapy training course in the UK.<br/><br/><br/>- The best Play Therapy training programme in Europe - internationally renowned play therapist, Garry Landreth.<br/><br/><br/>- Our School of Psychology is the only one in Europe to offer training in all of the arts and play therapies. <br/><br/><br/>- Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023).<br/><br/><br/>- 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).<br/><br/><br/>**About this course**<br/>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.<br/><br/>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).<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Skills** <br/>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.<br/><br/>**Career opportunities**<br/>Graduates work as a registered play therapist for both the private and public sectors. <br/><br/>**Placements and Modules**<br/>- 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. <br/><br/><br/>- 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. <br/>