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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Goldsmiths Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Goldsmiths Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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We offer opportunities for students who want to pursue research in art psychotherapy.Goldsmiths has a world-class reputation for creativity and innovation, and a commitment to encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.You meet your supervisors regularly for discussion and guidance, and present your work to the Art Psychotherapy research student group.You also attend the Goldsmiths Research Methods Training Course.You'll research:Supervision is currently available in the following areas:Art therapists and their artCross-cultural issuesEvidence-based practicesGroup workHistory and development of the professions in the UK and internationallyOccupational choice, career development and role change of arts therapists and arts therapy traineesClinical work with various client populationsPrevious research topics include:Key issues in art psychotherapy with the blindThe creative experience inside and outside an art psychotherapy groupThe image as an assessment tool with children who have an autistic spectrum disorderThinking about art with adults who have learning disabilitiesArt therapists’ working environments
You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a taught Masters in Art Therapy/Art Psychotherapy.
You might also be considered if you arent a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.
£24,350 per year
Students from EU
Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.
£24,350 per year
Students from International
Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.
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