Art Therapy

Entry requirements

• A maturity of personality and self-awareness.
• An undergraduate degree in art and design or other relevant subject.
• A minimum of one years’ work experience (paid or voluntary) within a relevant care setting gained prior to application.
• IELTS Level 7 for students whose first language is not English.
• On application, you will be required to submit a 500-word written piece with the title What is Art Therapy? Your application will not be considered without this. This is to allow you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the field and your ability to write at Master's degree level.
• A satisfactory occupational health check.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Art therapy enables expression, beyond words, and promotes psychological well-being. This HCPC-approved Art Therapy course is suitable for those working with a variety of client groups in health, social care, education counselling and community settings. The course will enable you, on completion, to practise as a registered Art Therapist/Art Psychotherapist.

The course is rooted in current practice with visiting art therapy practitioners throughout the course. We offer a specific placement preparation module which provides the bridge between theory and practice.

With a key focus on practical applications on this course, problem-solving skills will be targeted by authentic coursework, and you will build a careers portfolio with help from a designated personal tutor. Tasks such as grant application writing, evaluative reports, oral and poster presentations are both engaging and highly applicable to a range of employment opportunities.

Information for international students

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic: 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each band)

Fees and funding