Art Psychotherapy MA
Brunel University of London
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MA - Master of Arts

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MA - Master of Arts

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Brunel University London

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SEP-25

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This programme will offer you the advanced skills, knowledge and confidence to respond to a wide range of health needs across physical, mental health and community sectors as an art psychotherapist. As a graduating student you will be able to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (link here). The MA Art Psychotherapy programme is provided in partnership with CNWL NHS Foundation Trust and this means work placement experience is at the core of this programme. The MA ...Read more

This programme will offer you the advanced skills, knowledge and confidence to respond to a wide range of health needs across physical, mental health and community sectors as an art psychotherapist. As a graduating student you will be able to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (link here). The MA Art Psychotherapy programme is provided in partnership with CNWL NHS Foundation Trust and this means work placement experience is at the core of this programme. The MA qualification is approved by the HCPC and you will gain experience of working in health contexts, including the NHS and third sector. This qualification aligns with Healthcare Employers strategic objectives and goals related to workforce planning and the strategic aims set out by NHS England and local NHS Trusts to have closer working relationships with the third sector.Careers and your futureWe use an array of teaching and learning strategies on the MA, including group lectures, role-play, workshops, experiential learning (e.g. dynamic group art therapy work), tutorials, writing and arts-based learning experiences. Lecturers will introduce conceptual material and we will direct learners to explore this in relation to arts therapies, either individually or in collaboration with peers.The seminars and practical workshop sessions will provide smaller group contact and the opportunity to practice, review, discuss and debate the practice and theory, knowledge and understanding of evidence informed Art Psychotherapy. The sessions sometimes will require learners to make non-assessed presentations to the peer group and the tutor, either individually or as part of a team making use, where appropriate of ICT.

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47/101
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23rd
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79th
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Yawen
10 Dec 23

24h library. Less art activities..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
15 Nov 23

I like the location of Brunel University, it also has good connection options for those who live further. The ease of travelling here makes my commute stress-free and means I can..Read more

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in a visual arts degree or in a discipline related to the programme such as psychology, occupational therapy, social work, or nursing.

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£12,650 per year

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£25,000 per year

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£25,000 per year

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Art Psychotherapy MA
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Brunel University of London
Brunel University of London , Uxbridge

Brunel University of London, founded in 1966, is a leading technology university renowned for its education and research, as well as...

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Brunel University of London
Kingston Lane Uxbridge Hillingdon UB8 3PH United Kingdom
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