Therapeutic Photography

Robert Gordon University
Postgraduate PgCert Online study 12 Months MedicineCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

About this course

The PGCert Therapeutic Photography course is the first of its kind in the world. You will develop the knowledge and skills to be able to confidently and competently use the technique in practice to enhance self-esteem, self-efficacy and empowerment.

Therapeutic Photography is the structured, guided engagement with the creative intervention of photography in order to produce images for exploration with clearly defined outcomes for the participant.

The course is aimed at professionals who are working with people who may be vulnerable, marginalised or reluctant to engage.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
1172 Social services managers and directors
3219 Health associate professionals
2211 Generalist medical practitioners
2222 Occupational therapists
2229 Therapy professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Study Mode
Online study
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberdeen
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Medicine, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy