Overview

As the first-of-its-kind programme in Hong Kong and Asia, Expressive Arts Therapy at The University of Hong Kong will train professionals as expressive arts therapy professionals in healthcare, education and community settings. With increased interest in the arts for health, wellness and growth, now is the perfect time for this newest addition to the family of the Department of Social Work and Social Administration.

Curriculum requirements

Students are required to complete 10 compulsory courses, 2 elective courses, a practicum of 500 to 750 hours and a dissertation during their studies. Classes are conducted during weekday evenings and occasional weekends.

Students may be approved to enroll up to 2 elective courses from selected elective courses offered by other taught postgraduate curriculum of the Department as substitute of elective courses. The substitute must be relevant to expressive arts therapy and comprise the equivalent of at least 36 contact hours.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Theory and principles of expressive arts therapy
Community application of expressive arts
Working with individuals in expressive arts therapy
Working with groups in expressive arts therapy
Professional practice and ethics in expressive arts therapy
Assessment in clinical setting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Art Therapy

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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

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants shall hold a Bachelor’s degree of HKU or an equivalent qualification from a comparable institution, preferably in a field related to social sciences, healthcare, education or arts disciplines.
Candidates with qualifications other than a Bachelor’s degree will be considered on their individual merits. A minimum of three years of relevant post-qualification working experience is preferred.
In addition, applicants shall submit an arts portfolio to demonstrate proficiency in using at least one arts form, (visual art, music, dance, drama or poetry). Qualifying examinations to test the applicants’ abilities to follow the prescribed courses and/or interviews may be conducted.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

322800 HKD / year

≈ 322800 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

322800 HKD / year

≈ 322800 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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