Art Psychotherapy
Goldsmiths, University of LondonPostgraduate MA Full-time 2 Years MedicineCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy
About this course
This programme will provide you with a broad understanding of the theories and practices of art psychotherapy necessary for safe and effective clinical work.It enables you to practice as an art therapist in the NHS, Social Services, and educational establishments, and to become a practitioner registered with the British Association of Art Therapists. Your learning is underpinned by the principles and practices of psychodynamic psychotherapy practised within the context of mental health care, and informed by contemporary art practice. Via theoretical studies, clinical work and experiential learning you will integrate cognitive understanding and practical experience with a developing awareness of self and other. The nature of the therapeutic relationship between client, their art work, and the art therapist is explored, and you have the opportunity to put your learning into practice through two 60-day placements which are supervised and supported in-depth. You are encouraged to develop your own art practice and to situate your work in relationship to your development as a therapist, to contemporary art practice and to psychoanalytic theories. You're required to be in personal therapy throughout the programme (please note that this is at your own cost). Completing this Masters makes you eligible to apply for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MA
Location: London
Part-time
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: MA
Location: London
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
3219 Health associate professionals
2229 Therapy professionals
3214 Complementary health associate professionals
1231 Health care practice managers
2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
2225 Clinical psychologists
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- London
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Medicine, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy