Art Psychotherapy

Entry requirements

UK honours degree or equivalent in the area of the visual arts supported by a portfolio of artwork in a variety of media created over a period of time. Degrees in subjects such as psychology, social work, nursing, education and other relevant subjects may be considered if supported by a substantial portfolio of artwork. Applicants will be contacted with further information regarding submission of an online portfolio, after submitting their application.

Normally a minimum of one year’s full-time (or part-time equivalent, typically 1000 hours) of relevant work experience in for example a caring, supportive or educational role within a professional service or organization. Relevant roles include nursing assistant, project worker, arts instructor, along with experience in 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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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, and an ongoing personal art practice, 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 time or part time, and as a graduate you will be able to register with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) to work as an art psychotherapist.

Information for international students

International students: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 7.0 with no individual component score less than 6.5.

Fees and funding