MA Developmental and Therapeutic Play
Program Description
Gain an advanced understanding of how children learn and develop through play with our Master’s degree in Developmental and Therapeutic Play.You will explore evidence-based practice in play across a range of professional contexts, combining in-depth theory with fieldwork experience.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. Throughout your studies, you will refine critical research and analytical skills valued by employers and develop professional reflective practice techniques.Your postgraduate qualification in Developmental and Therapeutic Play opens up a range of career opportunities in sectors including:
- Education
- International aid
- Counselling and pastoral care
- Social work
- Healthcare
- Play work
- Domestic violence teams
- Prison service
Admission Requirements
- To apply for this course you will need a minimum of a second class honours UK (2.2) degree or above in a related discipline.
- General requirement-
- Indian Students-
- Successful completion of a relevant Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with either a Second Class Upper Division or a Second Class Lower Division equivalent:
- Second Class Upper Division equivalent: 60%; or CGPA 6.7 (10 point system); or CGPA 6 (7 point system); or CGPA 3 (4 point system) - including Standard XII in English - 70% or above (or equivalent).
- Second Class Lower Division equivalent: 55% or CGPA 6.1 (10 point system) or CGPA 5.5 (7 point system) or CGPA 2.67 (4 point system) for institutes of national importance/LLB) including Standard XII in English - 70% or above (or equivalent).
- Arab Students-Candidates are expected to have successfully completed a relevant Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division: CGPA 2.5 (out of 4.0) or Grade C+ CGPA 3.5 (out of 5) or 75% or Grade C+ with IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each part of the test (or equivalent)
IELTS Requirements
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
Speaking |
Overall |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6.5 |
Remarks:
Indian Students IELTS Waiver::-
- Only Below State Boards are eligible for IELTS Waiver – Karnataka State, Maharashtra State, Tamil Nadu State, West Bengal State,AP (2018 Board exam onwards only ) Telangana ( 2018 Board exams onwards only )
- 75% in Standard XII English language from SSCE,CBSE,ICSE,CISCE