Program Overview
The Play Therapy (MA) at Cork Institute of Technology is a MA programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Play Therapy (MA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Play Therapy (MA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Clinical Work Preparation and Practice
- Child Development, Play and Attachment
- Neuroscience
- Play Therapy Theory and Processes
- Application of Play Therapy Skills
- Clinical Supervision and Placement
- Personal Counselling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Common application
- Birth Certificate or Photo Page of Passport \xc3\x83\xc2\xa2\xc3\xa2\xc2\x82\xc2\xac\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x9c Photocopy of\neither document
- School Leaving Examination Certificate OR High School\nTranscript. Include forecast results if final results are not available.\n(Bachelor Degree Applicants only)
- Third Level Academic Transcript and Proof of Final Degree\n(required for transfer and postgraduate applicants)
- Two Academic Reference Letters
- English Language Proficiency score for applicants whose\nfirst language is not English. i.e. IELTS Certificate, Minimum accepted score =\n6.0
- Passport Sized Photograph
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cork Institute of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Cork Institute of Technology
Cork Institute of Technology
Cork, Ireland
Cork Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months