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Art Therapy – (M.A.)
University of Chester
Faculty of Health and Social Care
| Location: | Chester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Chester
The MA in Art Therapy aims to develop practitioners in the use of art as a therapeutic process. It has a strong practical component, in that students gain theoretical knowledge in the classroom setting and undertake experiential learning through working within a placement (or placements) setting. This experiential component will amount to a total of 120 days of practice. Students on the course will be expected to engage with personal process work, through the use of art, and undertake personal supervision sessions to facilitate their learning. Completion of the MA in Art Therapy will allow the individual to register with the Allied Health Professions Council, which will then entitle them to use the protected title of `Art Therapist´
Career Opportunities
The programme aims to educate practitioners to the level where they are `fit for practice´. The use of art therapy is wide and can be found in educational psychology; youth and adult offenders settings; child, adolescent and adult health services; palliative care; and community projects
Contents
There are seven core modules that make up the programme. There are no option modules because of the fact that the programme leads to a professional qualification.
The seven modules are:
For full-time students
Year 1
Semester 1
* Theoretical Perspectives (20 credits)
* Therapeutics and Communication (20 credits)
* Placement 1 (20 credits)
Semester 2
* Integrating Theory and Practice (20 credits)
* Effectiveness and Evidence (20 credits)
* Placement 1 (continued)
Year 2
Semester 1 and Semester 2
* Placement 2 (20credits)
* Dissertation
For part-time students
Year 1
Semester 1
* Theoretical Perspectives (20 credits)
* Therapeutics and Communication (20 credits)
* Placement 1 (20 credits)
Semester 2
* Integrating Theory and Practice (20 credits)
* Effectiveness and Evidence (20 credits) (option to take this in year 1 or 2)
* Placement 1 (continued)
Year 2
Semester 1
* Placement 1 (continued)
Semester 2
* Effectiveness and Evidence (20 credits) if not taken in year 1
* Placement 2 (20 credits)
Year 3
Semester 1 and Semester 2
* Placement 2 (continued)
* Dissertation
Assessment
Assessment of the modules reflects the module content, utilising assignments, presentations and reflections on practice.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
The entry criteria below are part of the QAA benchmark for Art Therapists.
Potential students applying for the programme have to:
* Normally possess an appropriate degree (minimum of second class honours) in art but applicants with an appropriate professional qualification (e.g. occupational therapy, nursing, teaching, counselling and social care) with commitment to the practice of the visual arts will also be considered
* Demonstrate appropriate artistic accomplishment, which shows personal development and understanding of the academic basis of artwork.
* Demonstrate personal maturity, commitment and suitability. Have at least one year's experience of working with vulnerable clients, in either a paid or voluntary capacity
* Undergo a Criminal Records Bureau check, in order to protect working with vulnerable clients
Students will normally only be accepted onto the programme following interview and assessment of artistic accomplishment by an academic and/or registered art therapist.
In addition, in order for students to achieve the Health Professions Council's Standards of Proficiency for Art Therapists international applicants must be able to communicate in English to the standard equivalent to level 7 IELTS with no element below 6.5.
It is highly recommended that students attend an `Introduction to Art Therapy´ course currently offered by the British Association of Art Therapists. Please refer to BAAT website for further information (
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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