Course Overview
Based on a humanistic person-centred model of therapy, this course 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. This course leads to a qualification that entitles you to registration as a Full Member of the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT) whose register is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). You will be taught by experienced practitioners who are practising play therapists and will bring the teaching on the course to life by drawing upon their own clinical experiences and case materials.
View the modules for this course on the partner’s website
MA (Hons) Play Therapy course page
www.roehampton.ac.uk
Why choose the University of Roehampton
Postgraduate satisfaction
Ranked in the top 10 universities in the UK for postgraduate satisfaction – Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2022 and 2023.
Undergraduate student satisfaction
The University of Roehampton was ranked #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024.
Young universities worldwide
Ranked in the top 15% of young universities worldwide by Times Higher Education in the 2024 rankings.
Entry Requirements for
Student Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for available courses are shown below, with a breakdown by study option and
fee type where applicable.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) | Tuition Fees (2026-27) |
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| International Foundation Programme | September – £16,950 GBP | From – September – £17,628 |
| International Year One | September – £16,950 GBP | September – £17,628 |
| Direct Degree Admission – Postgraduate | MBA only – September – £19,250 GBP September – £18,250 GBP |
September – £18,980 MBA only – September – £20,020 |
| Extended Masters | 2-terms – September – £7,000 GBP 1-term – September – £4,000 GBP |
1-term – September – £4,000 GBP 2-terms – September – £7,000 GBP |
| Direct Degree Admission – Undergraduate | From – September – £16,950 GBP | From – September – £17,628 |
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Fees are not inclusive of scholarships. Stated fees are for the International Foundation, International Year One and Extended Masters do not include tuition applicable for the degree course continued at the university. Programmes with a placement year are an additional £2,500. * Excluding MBA |
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Scholarships at University of Roehampton
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