Program Overview
The Therapeutic Play Skills at Leeds Beckett University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 12 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 Therapeutic Play Skills programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Therapeutic Play Skills 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
- Orientation & Setting Up Play Therapy Practice Using Non-Directive Play Therapy
- Using Expressive Arts Therapy to Reach the Unconscious
- Using Symbolic Play Therapy Tools & Metaphor Safely
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have a second class honours degree or equivalent experience or training, such as within the work environment, where the applicant does not have a degree. Have a minimum of two years full time equivalent experience of working with children in some capacity. Applicants should have a work based placement, which may be the applicant\'s place of work and a PTUK approved Clinical Supervisor member, who must be in place before clinical work starts. Applicants will also need to evidence their Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover. All suitable candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process (either at an introductory day or by telephone). All applications should be supported by two references, either academic or professional;
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, United Kingdom
Leeds Beckett University(LBU), formerly known asLeeds Metropolitan University(LMU) and before that asLeeds Polytechnic, is apublic universityinLeeds,West Yorkshire, England. It has campuses in...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
