MA Art Psychotherapy Practice Part-time 2024

Program Overview

This part-time MA Art Psychotherapy Practice program prepares students for a career as an Art Psychotherapist in the UK. Students learn practical skills and theoretical knowledge through hands-on art-making, while exploring psychotherapeutic approaches. Graduates are eligible to apply for HCPC registration, allowing them to work in various settings, including mental health, education, and community services.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MA Art Psychotherapy Practice program is a part-time course designed to prepare students for a career as an Art Psychotherapist or Art Therapist in the UK. The program is hands-on and experiential, focusing on developing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Students will learn how to work as a professional art therapist in various settings, including mental health, education, and community services. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to apply for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.

Objectives:

• Engage in art-making while studying psychotherapeutic approaches.
• Gain valuable experience on a work placement as part of the course.
• Develop transferable skills needed to practice effectively and ethically.
• Help people in psychological distress and change their lives for the better.
• Art-making is integrated into theory teaching.
• Experiential art-making is a core feature of the course.
• Students are encouraged to create a wide variety of art to reflect on and learn about working as an art therapist.
• Teaching methods include:
• Creative art-making using a variety of mediums
• Experiential creative groups
• Guest specialist lecturer workshops
• Placements
• Practice-based learning

Careers:

• Hospital and community NHS services for adults, children, and families with physical, mental health issues, and learning disabilities
• Educational art therapy in schools
• Bereavement support
• Education and research
• Social enterprises, charities, and third sector settings
• A range of community and social service settings

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Students will have access to a unique student support triangle to help with their personal, academic, and career development.
• The program includes a valuable work placement component, integrated throughout both the part-time and full-time routes.
• Students will have opportunities to network with industry professionals and peers.
• The University is investing £250 million in new facilities over the next five years, providing students with access to new, innovative, and flexible spaces to study and relax.

Home students:

• The tuition fee for part-time postgraduate study in 2024/2025: £15,700 for the course.
• The tuition fee per year for the course in 2024/2025: £5,235.
• Up to £11,222 available for Home students on most masters courses.

International students:

• The tuition fee for part-time postgraduate study in 2024/2025: £22,000 for the course.
• The tuition fee per year for the course in 2024/2025 is £7,335.