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MSc - Master of Science
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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MSc - Master of Science
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
MSc - Master of Science
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Part Time
SEP-25
3 years
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Art psychotherapy is a profession with creativity at its heart and a personally rewarding career! If you have at least one year’s experience of working with people within a mental or physical health service, education, social services or the voluntary sector, this MSc in Art Psychotherapy course will help you build on your experience and develop new skills as an art psychotherapist.
The life-changing potential of psychotherapy, the power of artistic expression and your desire for a more meaningful career all meet on this unique course. This is the only art psychotherapy training course in Scotland.
You can study full or part-time, and as a graduate you will be able to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to work as an art psychotherapist.
Why QMU?
UK honours degree or equivalent in the area of the visual arts supported by a portfolio of art work in a variety of media over a period of time. Degrees in subjects such as psychology, social work, nursing and education will be considered if supported by a substantial portfolio of art work. It is recommended to include sketchbooks, slides, photographs and other media. Online portfolios are acceptable. Normally a minimum of one year’s full-time experience (or part-time equivalent) of work in a caring capacity or equivalent. Relevant care work includes: nursing assistant, project worker, arts instructor, care work in a community setting, art teaching, or facilitating art workshops. Some experience of personal art psychotherapy or psychodynamic psychotherapy, or experiential workshops in creative therapies is desirable.
Students living in
Domestic
£8,295 per year
Students from Domestic
Year 1: £8,295 Year 2 £8,295
£15,930 per year
Students from EU
Year 1: £15,930 Year 2: £15,930
£15,930 per year
Students from International
Year 1: £15,930 Year 2: £15,930
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