This course is due for revalidation around November 2020 . The modules listed are correct at time of publication ( September 2020 ) but are subject to change following revalidation . In the event that modules are changed , QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on students . Please check the course entry on our website for updates .
Placements
You will complete three practice placements . Placements can take place in your workplace , local schools , nurseries or other agencies that offer services to children . You can set up your own placements , arrange them with support from With Kids , or With Kids can allocate a placement for you .
Careers
The course will open up many routes for your future career . Play therapists practice in many environments , including the NHS , social services , primary , secondary , further and special education , charities , and private practice . Play therapists work with children and young people who present with a range of emotional difficulties . Statistics published in 2015 showed that the overall majority of play therapists in the UK work in health and the voluntary sector . A significant number of them work in schools and nurseries . For further information , visit : www . bapt . info .
Entry requirements
To apply , you should be a professional with relevant qualifications and / or degree in a related discipline together with a minimum of two years of post-qualifying experience in , for example , social work , teaching , educational psychology , clinical psychology or nursing . Alternatively you should have at least five years ’ experience working face to face with children , young people and their families / carers .
International : Where your honours degree has not been studied in English , you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 7.0 and no individual component score below 6.0 .
Interview : Individual and group interviews form part of the selection process .
Criminal records : A satisfactory criminal records check will be required .
Other information
Exit awards : MSc ( 180 credits )/ PgDip ( 120 credits )/ Pg Cert ( 60 ) Only those exiting with an MSc Play Therapy will eligible to apply for registration with BAPT and practice as a Play Therapist .
Delivery : At With Kids ( Glasgow ), at QMU and on placement
Duration : 3 years part-time Start date : September 2021
Single module study : Not available .
Application deadline : None . Application should be made to With Kids , visit : www . withkids . org . uk .
Class sizes : Normally , there are up to 16 students undertaking the course each year .
Fees : See external partner website
More information : Contact training @ withkids . org . uk
Why QMU ?
You will earn a qualification that allows you to register as a Full Member of the British Association of Play Therapists ( BAPT ).
You will enjoy learning on a course taught by qualified and experienced BAPT-registered play therapists , who bring teaching to life with clinical experience and case material .
Your practice placements are an invaluable way of consolidating the theoretical knowledge you learn from weekly teaching , experiential opportunities and small group tutorials .
The course is designed to be flexible , allowing you to combine your studies with your current work role .
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