Art Therapy MA

This Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) approved Art Therapy course will enable you, on completion, to practice as a registered Art Therapist/Art Psychotherapist.

Art therapy enables expression, beyond words, and promotes psychological well-being. This HCPC-approved Art Therapy course is suitable for those working with a variety of client groups in health, social care, education counseling, and community settings. The course will enable you, on completion, to practice as a registered Art Therapist/Art Psychotherapist.

Why study this course with us?

The course is rooted in current practice with visiting art therapy practitioners throughout the course. We offer a specific placement preparation module that provides the bridge between theory and practice.

• A maturity of personality and self-awareness.

• An undergraduate degree in art and design or other relevant subject.

• A minimum of one years’ work experience (paid or voluntary) within a relevant care setting gained prior to application.

• Evidence of a current portfolio or active involvement in art making.

• IELTS Level 7 for students whose first language is not English.

• You will be required to submit a 500-word written piece with the title 'What is Art Therapy?' on application. Your application will not be considered without this. This is to allow you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the field and your ability to write at Master's degree level.

• A satisfactory occupational health check.

Graduating Arts Therapists often find work in areas with available placement opportunities, such as education, health and social care services, community practices, NHS, and independent sectors. The BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists) is the Professional Body for Art therapy. The University of Chester offers an award-winning Careers and Employability service, providing various employability-enhancing experiences through the curriculum, employer contact, tailored group sessions, and individual information. The service aims to be inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to individual goals, enabling individuals to develop and contribute to their communities. The service offers part-time jobs, extra-curricular workshops, and practical one-to-one help with career planning, including CVs, applications, and mock interviews. Graduates and students can use these services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.