
Overview
- The Art Therapy course from University of Derby is approved and accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council, and recognised by the British Association of Art Therapists.
- Graduate with the eligibility to apply for professional registration as an art therapist or art psychotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements.
- Become eligible to apply for full membership of the British Association of Art Therapists.
- Gain first-hand, practical experience of clinical art therapy practice.
- Develop your clinical reasoning and professional identity, and integrate your learning from all areas of the course through Independent Scholarship
- See some examples of the imagery our students created as part of their independent scholarship that formed the MA Art Therapy Exhibition 2020; and imagery from our MA in Art Therapy annual environment sculpture project - Big Wood.
Careers
The course can lead you to a career in areas such as mental health, education, the prison service, social services and the voluntary sector, as well as in private practice (following gaining additional post training clinical experience), and increasingly, in business.
If you successfully complete the Masters degree in Art Therapy, you will be eligible to apply for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an art therapist or art psychotherapist, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements, and also for full membership of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT).
Accreditation
The course is approved and accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council, and recognised by the British Association of Art Therapists.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Art Therapy Studio Practice
- Art Therapies Theory and Research in Relation to Practice One
- Art Therapy Clinical Placement One
- Art Therapy Experiential Group
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Disciplines
Visual Arts Psychology Complementary & Alternative Medicine View 586 other Masters in Visual Arts in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
To apply for this course you are required to have completed an undergraduate degree, either:
- BA (Hons) Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing
- a degree in the visual arts, or
- an undergraduate degree in other related areas, such as psychology, occupational therapy, social work, and nursing and have a sound current folio of artwork, or
- an equivalent professional qualification and extensive experience in a related field.
You will also need:
- around one year's full time (or equivalent) relevant experience which may include paid or voluntary work and experience gained through caring responsibilities in your personal life
- to be able to show you've got sufficient life experience and emotional maturity, as well as having the intellectual capacity, to cope with the demands of the course
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
7350 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14700 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.
UK £950 per 20 credits
Living costs for Derby
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.