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UndergraduateFoundation Degree

Health Play Specialism (HTQ)

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Leeds, England
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2 yearsDuration
£4,500Per Year (Home)
£4,500Home Fee
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the FD Health Play Specialism (HTQ) at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. Ready for a rewarding career using play specialism to support sick children? This course will provide you with all of the knowledge needed to use play to aid with children’s cognitive understanding and to minimise trauma. Healthcare play specialists can gain progressional registration with Hospital Play Staff Education Trust (HPSET). Home/uk fees are £4,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a 90% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Play Therapy
Child Development and Psychology
Play in Healthcare Settings
Therapeutic Communication Skills
Supporting Children's Emotional Resilience
Play-Based Assessment and Intervention
Professional Practice and Ethics
Reflective Practice and Research Methods
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£4,500

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Scholarships available for eligible students

£4,500 part-time (per academic year for UK students) UCAS Course Code(s)

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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UK subject average: £38,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Studying
100%Professional Jobs
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Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
100%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
43%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers Health Play Specialism (HTQ) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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