Developmental and Therapeutic Play, MA / PGCert / PGDip

Swansea University
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  • The support from members of staff is awesome. Through out the programme I had no problem. I had all sort of support right from academic to research guidance. I owe my success in obtaining due to all staff and tutors.
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In Singleton Park

£ 6,850 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Singleton park (Wales)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Eligible for Welsh Government Master's Bursaries

Developmental and Therapeutic Play examines how children’s play develops and how children develop as they play. It explores evidence based play practice across a range of professional contexts. Play is an important element of provision across all Children’s Services in the UK and beyond. Graduate employment prospects are wide ranging and past students have secured a range of interesting posts.
This course offers the perfect opportunity to study children’s play at an advanced academic level, combining theoretical work with fieldwork experience and high-level reflection. It is taught by internationally recognised and well published academics in the field.
The course aims to deepen students’ understanding of the developmental and therapeutic potential of play. This includes how the environment and social interactions support children’s growing repertoire of play skills, with a particular emphasis on the inherent value of children’s self-directed play experiences.
The developmental, educational and therapeutic potential of play across multiple contexts are also considered i.e. inclusive play practice, observation, assessment and being able to identify when further professional assistance may be required.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Singleton Park (Swansea)
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University Of Wales Swansea, SA2 8PP

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

a minimum of a second class honours UK (2.2) degree or above in a related discipline
non-graduate applications welcomed from those with significant relevant work experience without an undergraduate degree, (please email the programme manager for individual advice)
applicants may be asked to attend an interview
applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (previously known as a Criminal Records Bureau, or CRB, Check)
International applicants:.
English language requirements are a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6

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5.0
  • The support from members of staff is awesome. Through out the programme I had no problem. I had all sort of support right from academic to research guidance. I owe my success in obtaining due to all staff and tutors.
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Centre rating

Pauline Waters

5.0
26/03/2018
What I would highlight: The support from members of staff is awesome. Through out the programme I had no problem. I had all sort of support right from academic to research guidance. I owe my success in obtaining due to all staff and tutors.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Child Development
  • Childminding
  • Child Protection
  • Child Psychology
  • Psychology
  • IT
  • Child Behaviour
  • Part Time
  • Full Time
  • Child health
  • Play
  • Child care

Course programme

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.

MA 1 Year Full-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCertCompulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEYPM05Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)60Dissertation in PlayEYPM11Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)40Play Theory and PracticeEYXM01Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching ChildhoodEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with Children

MA 2 Year Part-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 80 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEYPM11Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)40Play Theory and Practice

Optional Modules

MA DATP 2yr y1

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select two of the following compulsory modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM01Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching ChildhoodEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with Children

Year 2 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 140 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEYPM05Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)60Dissertation in PlayEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child Development

Optional Modules

MA DATP 2yr y2

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select the compulsory module not previously undertaken and the practice element of EYPM11:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYPM11Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)40Play Theory and PracticeEYXM01Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching ChildhoodEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with Children

MA 3 Year Part-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 60 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

MA DATP pt y1

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose 60 credits from the following modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYPM11Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)40Play Theory and PracticeEYXM01Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching ChildhoodEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with Children

Year 2 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 60 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

MA DATP pt y2

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose 60 credits from the following modules (you must select the modules you have not undertaken in year 1):

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYPM11Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)40Play Theory and PracticeEYXM01Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching ChildhoodEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with Children

PGCert 1 Year Full-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 60 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEYPM11Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)40Play Theory and Practice

Optional Modules

PGCert DATP

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose either of the following modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child Development

PGCert 1 Year Part-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 60 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEYPM11Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)40Play Theory and Practice

Optional Modules

PGCert DATP

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose either of the following modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child Development

PGDip 1 Year Full-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCertCompulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEYPM11Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)40Play Theory and PracticeEYXM01Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching ChildhoodEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with Children

PGDip 2 Year Part-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 60 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

PGDip DATP pt y1

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose 60 credits from the following modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYPM11Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)40Play Theory and PracticeEYXM01Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching ChildhoodEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with Children

Year 2 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 60 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

PGDip DATP pt y2

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose 60 credits from the following modules (select those modules you have not undertaken in year 1):

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEYPM11Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)40Play Theory and PracticeEYXM01Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching ChildhoodEYXM06Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Perspectives on PlayEYXM12Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Understanding and Observing Child DevelopmentEYXM15Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Therapeutic Work with Children

Additional information

Careers and Employability This course is highly regarded resulting in specialist positions in education, international aid, counselling and pastoral care, social work, hospital/healthcare and playwork. Graduates have secured posts in domestic violence teams, the prison service, hospitals and schools. Some have also set up their own businesses or have gone on to pursue further training in play therapy, counselling, psychotherapy or clinical psychology. The College also offers supervision for students who wish to continue their studies in this field at PhD level. Voluntary work throughout the course is encouraged. The College also provides career information and relevant job advertisements as well as career tutorials. Past graduates are involved in future teaching and publication of student research is encouraged. Read our student profiles here.


Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

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Developmental and Therapeutic Play, MA / PGCert / PGDip

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