Expand+€6,900 (€2,300 per annum). Additional costing is outlined below.

Students should note that Fees quoted relate to the academic year 2022 and are subject to change on an annual basis.

Applications for academic year 2024/2025, please check w...

Hide-€6,900 (€2,300 per annum). Additional costing is outlined below.

Students should note that Fees quoted relate to the academic year 2022 and are subject to change on an annual basis.

Applications for academic year 2024/2025, please check www.mtu.ie in early January 2024.

Additional Costing
Year one – €4,500
€2000 Clinical Supervision
€1,000 setting up playroom materials
€1,500 personal therapy (approx.)

Year two – €4,000
€2,500 Clinical Supervision
€1,500 personal therapy (approx.)

Expand+Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a Level 8 Honours degree (H2.2) or higher, in one of the following areas: Counselling/ Psychotherapy, Early Years Education, Occupational Therapy, Primary Education, Psychiatry, Psychology, Psychiatric ...

Hide-Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a Level 8 Honours degree (H2.2) or higher, in one of the following areas: Counselling/ Psychotherapy, Early Years Education, Occupational Therapy, Primary Education, Psychiatry, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Care, Social Work, Special Needs Education or a cognate discipline.

Applicants must be 25 years of age or older on 1st January of year of application; and have at least two years post qualifying experience of working with children. Applicants will be required to submit two references with their online application process. Applicants will be shortlisted to attend for interview based on their online applications.

National Vetting Bureau: MTU uses the National Vetting Bureau (NVB) to help assess the suitability of all applicants on this programme. It is important to note that participation in or completion of this programme may be affected by subsequent disclosure/discovery.

Expand+Years 1 and 2 (60 credits) will include a clinical training in Play Therapy. Students will study modules which will be experiential and theoretical. They will undertake placements in both years and will require external supervision from MTU approv...

Hide-Years 1 and 2 (60 credits) will include a clinical training in Play Therapy. Students will study modules which will be experiential and theoretical. They will undertake placements in both years and will require external supervision from MTU approved supervisors. This supervision is not included in course fees and is outside class times.

On successful completion of the taught elements, students will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy, unless they proceed to Year 3.

Year 3 (30 credits) The MA in Play Therapy is awarded to candidates who successfully complete a module in research skills and a research dissertation.