Art Therapy MA
University of Derby
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MA - Master of Arts

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MA - Master of Arts

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The course reinforces the centrality of the image and the role of the imagination in the practice of art therapy. It will give you experience of clinical art therapy practice under supervision, as well as experience of group work, studio practice and a critical understanding of current theoretical ideas.Course description?The course 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 ...Read more

The course reinforces the centrality of the image and the role of the imagination in the practice of art therapy. It will give you experience of clinical art therapy practice under supervision, as well as experience of group work, studio practice and a critical understanding of current theoretical ideas.

Course description

  • ?The course 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

Professional registration

The course aims to enable you to become eligible to apply for professional registration as an art therapist or art psychotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements.

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.

The course is made up of three stages – Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc.

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47/81
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21st
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100th
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Paige
16 Nov 22

derby is a great place to study as there loads of coffee places to relax, it a great small town with loads of attraction to explore with friends/family..Read more

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Molly
16 Nov 22

I think the Britannia Mill campus could be improved especially the library to be more better equipped and nicer facilities to meet the standard similar to the keddleston road..Read more

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Entry 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.

Tuition fees

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£4,275 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£950 per 20 credits (2023/24).

£7,450 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£14,900 for the full course (2023/24).

£7,450 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

£14,900 for the full course (2023/24).

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Paige
16 Nov 22
Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing BA (Hons)
derby is a great place to study as there loads of coffee places to relax, it a great small town with loads of attraction to explore with friends/family...
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Molly
16 Nov 22
Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing BA (Hons)
I think the Britannia Mill campus could be improved especially the library to be more better equipped and nicer facilities to meet the standard similar to the keddleston road...
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University of Derby
Mackworth Road Derby DE22 3BL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.4 miles away

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