Overview

At Play Therapy from Munster Technological University students also have to consider time involved in Personal Therapy, time for Professional Supervision, and academic study for course assignments. 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, to be paid separately from the course fees.

Careers

Private practice as a Clinical Play Therapist

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services within the HSE

Play Therapist within the school setting / early years setting

Play Therapist within the homeless services

Play Therapist in community projects and Family Resource Centres

Expert witness in court proceedings

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Play and Creative Expression

Interpersonal Neurobiology

Family Contexts in PlayTherapy

Advanced PlayTherapy Practice

Sand and Art in Play Therapy

Play Therapy Processes

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 8 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry requirement is 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 over 23 years old at the time of entry to the programme and have at least two years post qualifying experience of working with children. College placement hours are not considered as post qualifying experience.

Applicants will be shortlisted to attend for interview based on their online applications.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

2500 EUR / year

≈ 2500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2500 EUR / year

≈ 2500 EUR / year

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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International Applies to you

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Living costs

Cork

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