Overview

The objectives of the programme are:

to advance expressive arts therapy knowledge exchange and training development in Hong Kong;
to ensure that students are grounded in evidence-based expressive arts therapy practice and contributing to research development; and

to serve as the hub for international collaboration and local inter-disciplinary training in expressive arts therapy

Learning Outcomes

After the completion of this Expressive Arts Therapy program from The University of Hong Kong, students should be able to:

Critical intellectual enquiry and acquiring up-to-date knowledge and research skills in expressive arts therapy;
Application of knowledge and research skills to practice or theoretical exploration in expressive arts therapy, demonstrating originality and creativity;
Tackling novel situations and ill-defined problems with expressive arts therapy;
Collaboration and communication of expressive arts therapy knowledge to specialists and the general public;
Awareness of cultural context and adherence to personal and professional ethics in expressive arts therapy; and
Enhancement of leadership and advocacy skills in expressive arts therapy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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
Human Development and Expressive Arts Therapy

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

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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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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

369600 HKD / year

≈ 369600 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

369600 HKD / year

≈ 369600 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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Overview

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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