Overview

This Childhood with Therapeutic Play with Integrated Foundation Year (Hons) programme from University of Chichester is the perfect preparation to work therapeutically with children and young people in specialist SEND settings, to support children with social, emotional and mental health challenges in mainstream settings, or to undertake further training to become a registered Play Therapist.

Choose your pathway

This unique and innovative Childhood with Therapeutic Play with Integrated Foundation Year (Hons) course from University of Chichester will offer two distinct pathways:

‘Early Childhood’ working with children aged 0-8 years of age which confers Level 3 ‘full and relevant’ status,
or ‘Childhood’, which provides the option to work with children and young people across the age range.

Routes for all

We also offer an Integrated Foundation Year option for those looking to develop their academic confidence and skills before beginning a full degree.

On this course you will

Develop your academic skills on an integrated foundation year.

Investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of working with children.

Develop your understanding of and skills in utilising therapeutic play approaches.

Pursue specific pathways that allow you to centre your learning around your passions and interests.

Gain practical experience in real-world environments.

Programme Structure

Study areas include:

Children's Health and Wellbeing

Special Educational Needs

Play, Creative and Expressive Arts

Therapeutic Play

Working Therapeutically with Families

Being Human

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chichester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS 48 tariff points.

GCSE C/4 in Mathematics and English Language.
Non-standard Application Entry Routes: The University has an alternative entry route for applicants who have relevant skills and experience but who do not hold the formal minimum entry qualifications required. Applicants who demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to enter a course of higher education will be asked to complete an entry task involving the completion of specially set assignments.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16344 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5760 GBP / year

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Living costs

Chichester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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Choose your pathway

Routes for all

On this course you will

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Chichester

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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