Study MA Play Therapy at University of Roehampton in the UK, Allied Health Professions

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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. This course is based on a humanistic person-centred model of therapy. It emphasises the use of play within a therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client to facilitate therapeutic change. 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. At the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of therapeutic techniques and approaches that are required for professional registration purposes.

Which department am I in?

Allied Health Professions

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£18,250.00 (US$ 23,569) per year

Accommodation - (Room type)Premium plus ensuite (Chadwick) - 231.00 Per week.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Grove House, Roehampton Lane,

London,

United Kingdom,

SW15 5PJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£18,250.00 (US$ 23,569) per year

Accommodation - (Room type)Premium plus ensuite (Chadwick) - 231.00 Per week.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Grove House, Roehampton Lane,

London,

United Kingdom,

SW15 5PJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants will normally be required to hold an honours degree at undergraduate level (usually 2.1 or higher); in most cases this will be in a modality-relevant degree such as in psychology, early childhood studies, education, or health & social care. Applicants with a relevant degree will be expected to have the equivalent of at least two years of full-time experience of working with children and young people, especially between the ages of 5-11, in a professional capacity. N.B. In most cases work experience must be gained as a graduate, i.e., work experience gained whilst studying will not be considered. The exception to this is if the applicant has worked in a full-time capacity for several years (e.g., 5 years+) in a role with children prior to gaining an undergraduate degree; only in this circumstance will prior work experience be considered.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.