Overview

The Art Psychotherapy MSc programme from Ulster University combines creative active learning, clinical and community placements, lectures, seminars, and studio practices. Art Psychotherapy trainees also attend clinical supervision to support their learning and professional development within a variety of practicum settings.

Art Psychotherapy trainees are required to attend personal psychotherapy for the duration of their training.

Careers

Art psychotherapists work with children, young people, adults, and older people in a range of health, education, social care, advocacy, and community services.

As a career Art Psychotherapy offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with others. It combines therapeutic expertise, evidence based research, social engagement and creative ingenuity.

The course integrates HCPC professional clinical training requirements along with practice-based learning in conjunction with cultural partners, advocacy organisations, and social enterprise initiatives.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art Psychotherapy: Active learning Learning

Art Psychotherapy: Development of Theory and Practice

Art Psychotherapy: Working with Diversity

Art Psychotherapy: Continuing Professional Responsibility

Art Psychotherapy: Praxis and Research

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Art History Art Therapy View 108 other Masters in Art History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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135

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100

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59

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Criteria leading to selection for interview:

A 2:2 degree or above in either visual arts, psychology, psychotherapy, social work, nursing, teaching, social care, or an allied profession.

A commitment to reflective arts practices facilitating personal insight and an artistic repertoire of self enquiry. If invited for interview, a portfolio of six artworks demonstrating proficiency in a range of arts media will be requested.

A 1000 hours of work experience in a helping capacity in either mental health, arts and health, social care, social work, special education, or a counselling setting. Paid or voluntary work is acceptable.

Applicants are requested to demonstrate self-awareness, psychological mindedness, emotional resilience, robustness, and the capacity to be empathetic.

All applicants are asked to demonstrate a level of English necessary for the completion of academic assignments.

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Tuition Fees

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23745 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9652 GBP / year

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Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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