MA in Creative Psychotherapy and Play Therapy
A four-year part-time master's training programme in child and adolescent psychotherapy and play therapy.
Best for:Best for experienced professionals in social care, education, or healthcare seeking specialized qualification in child psychotherapy.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Creative Psychotherapy and Play Therapy is a four-year, part-time experiential training programme offered by the Children's Therapy Centre in Ireland. Designed for professionals working with children, the course combines theoretical study, practical skills development, creative practices, and clinical training. Graduates receive a Level 9 QQI award on the National Framework of Qualifications. The curriculum emphasizes self-reflective practice, personal psychotherapy, and specialized therapeutic play techniques.
What you'll do
- Attend all scheduled lectures, experiential workshops, and clinical training modules across the four-year course duration
- Engage in active self-reflective processes and personal therapy as part of professional development
- Complete theoretical assignments and practical assessments demonstrating competency in child and adolescent psychotherapy
- Participate in clinical training and supervised practice involving children and adolescents
- Contribute to collaborative group learning and peer review sessions
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree (Level 8 NFQ) with a 2.2 grade or higher in a relevant discipline
Degree offered: MA in Creative Psychotherapy and Play Therapy
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for academic study and clinical practice
Instruction: English
- Minimum of two years full-time relevant professional experience working with children
- Prior completion of relevant foundation level training in therapeutic play or play therapy
- Demonstrated personal readiness and maturity for psychotherapy training
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and self-reflective practice
- Applicants must hold a suitable undergraduate degree or qualify via Recognition of Prior Learning
- Must successfully complete a selection interview
- Must commit to full attendance for all four years of the course
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Interested applicants should visit the official course website to submit their application. Current applications are being accepted and held for the upcoming 2027 intake. Candidates will also need to participate in a selection interview as part of the admissions process.
- CV
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Proof of professional experience
- Certificates of foundation training
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