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Study Details: 2 years (full-time)
3 years (part-time)
Our MA Art Psychotherapy programme brings together Jungian ideas and contemporary clinical thinking to help you develop as a reflective, confident practitioner who can support people through creative processes in a wide range of settings.
From the outset, you will build a strong professional foundation through teaching, studio-based exploration, and close engagement with clinicians and academics who bring extensive experience from across the profession. Throughout your studies, you will develop your understanding of:
How creative processes support psychological growth
How to promote emotional wellbeing through therapeutic art
How to work safely and effectively with people across diverse and often vulnerable communities
Across the programme, you will work towards meeting the professional standards required for safe and ethical practice. You will also develop the values central to contemporary care, including reflective practice, respect, anti-oppressive thinking, and a commitment to inclusion.
You will explore the changing landscape of mental health and community-based services, along with the growing need for creative, relational approaches to care. Through placements, studio work, discussion groups, and personal therapy, your confidence in communication, clinical reasoning, and therapeutic presence will deepen, enabling you to work effectively with people from many backgrounds.
Applicants should normally hold a good degree (2.2 or above), usually in arts or design. Degrees in related fields such as psychology, teaching, nursing, humanities, Occupational Therapy or Social Work are also considered
A written personal statement is required, showing awareness of the emotional and academic demands of the course and demonstrating the ability to meet Master’s level study requirements.
A portfolio of artwork must be presented at interview (uploaded for online interviews). It should reflect psychological and emotional self-exploration through art and show reflective artistic practice and expressive range. International applicants should provide an e-portfolio link.
Applicants must show maturity, self-awareness, empathy, emotional literacy, and a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice. These qualities are assessed through interview questions, health screening, and experiential components.
At least one year’s recent (within five years) care-work experience is required, paid or voluntary, with relevant client groups (e.g. children, adults, older adults, learning disabilities, mental health, dementia, hospice care, homelessness).
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more
A career in art psychotherapy offers the chance to make a meaningful difference through creative and relational work, supporting the wellbeing of diverse and often vulnerable communities.
Graduates of the MA Art Psychotherapy are well prepared for roles across clinical, community, educational, and voluntary sectors. Through supervised placements, authentic learning experiences, and close alignment with current professional expectations, the programme develops the practical skills, cultural awareness, and professional confidence needed to work in complex settings.
Many graduates progress into mental health services, schools, social care, palliative contexts, and forensic environments, while others build portfolio careers that combine clinical practice with community projects or creative work. Support with job applications, interview preparation, and HCPC registration ensures you are fully equipped to step into the profession and begin a rewarding career in art psychotherapy.
Professional Practice in the Arts and Play Therapies
Analytical Art Psychotherapy Theory and Practice
Art Psychotherapy Placement 1
Research Informed Professional Practice
Art Psychotherapy Placement 2 and Final Clinical Project (Capstone Project)
Personal and Professional Development
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