Master of Arts - Developmental and Therapeutic Play

Explore children's learning through play with Swansea's Master's in Developmental and Therapeutic Play. Apply now for international student support!

Gain an advanced understanding of how children learn and develop through play with Swansea University's Master’s degree in Developmental and Therapeutic Play. Students will explore evidence-based practice in play across a range of professional contexts, combining in-depth theory with fieldwork experience. This includes how the environment and social interactions support children’s growing repertoire of play skills, with a particular emphasis on the inherent value of children’s self-directed play experiences. Throughout the studies, students will refine critical research and analytical skills valued by employers and develop professional reflective practice techniques. Swansea has strong links with a range of research networks and similar departments in universities in Europe and around the world, so students' learning is informed by the latest policy and practice developments.