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Play and Therapeutic Play – (M.Sc.)
University of Glamorgan
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,750 - ≈ € 13,720 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Pontypridd / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Glamorgan
The MSc Play and Therapeutic Play integrates different areas of play to explore its role in cognitive and social development, as well as the play needs of different age groups. You will also develop your understanding and competence in basic therapeutic skills.
The award combines theory, research and practical applications of play with developments in how play is used in a broader therapeutic context. You will be introduced to play interventions with groups other than children, including people with physical disabilities, older adults and people with learning disabilities.
By graduation, you will have a theoretical and practical understanding of the role of play in development and be able to use play to structure an individual’s development. The course team is actively engaged with practitioner work and related research.
This is a demanding course and all suitable applicants will be interviewed to assess their suitability for training.
Possible Career Options
An understanding of play is key to current government education initiatives. Course content is directly related to the Welsh Assembly Government’s Foundation Phase, so graduates could apply for senior positions associated with these initiatives. This award also offers excellent career development in the field of play, whether as a teacher or education specialist, play worker or play development officer, nursery manager, or work in the social or health services.
Contents
On the MSc Play and Therapeutic Play, you will study the following areas:
* Child Development
* Play Therapy Skills
* Research Methods
* Working with Children and their Families
* Educating and Play
* Dissertation: this is a piece of original research where you have the opportunity to investigate a topic, with support from your academic supervisor
How You Will Study
Teaching is through lectures, seminars, workshops, reflective diaries, research project work and specialist guest speakers. Assessment uses a variety of methods, including essays, diaries, research projects, presentations, portfolios of observations and clinical notes. You can choose to study at Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or MSc level and this will determine the modules you will study.
Full-time: Tuesdays 9 – 6
Part-time: Tuesdays 9 – 1 in Year 1 and 2-6 in Year 2
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
An Honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant field such as psychology, early years development, childhood studies, education, or a related health or social care discipline. Outstanding candidates with alternative qualifications may be considered on an individual basis.Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced CRB check. The course welcomes international applicants and requires an English level of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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