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MSc - Master of Science
Belfast Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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MSc - Master of Science
Belfast Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
Select a an exam type
The MSc Art Psychotherapy course is a two-year part time training programme approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the regulating body for the health and care professions in the UK.
The course combines experiential learning, clinical placements, 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 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 make a difference in the lives of 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.
The training in art psychotherapy is life changing for both the student and the service user. Art in the service of wellness creates opportunities for making both with art media and the materials of our lives.
A 2:2 degree or above in either visual arts, psychology, psychotherapy, social work, nursing, teaching, social care, or an allied profession.
Students living in
Domestic
£3,675 per year
Students from Domestic
Students will need to pay 40.83 per credit. The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry.
£8,905 per year
Students from EU
Students will need to pay 98.94 per credit.
£8,905 per year
Students from International
Students will need to pay 98.94 per credit.
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