MA Art Therapy

• A maturity of personality and self-awareness compatible with training as a therapist.
• An undergraduate degree in art and design or other relevant subject.
  
  Please note that we can also consider applications from applicants who either do not hold a degree, or who hold a degree in a non-art related subject.
• Before submitting your application, you will also need to have gained a minimum of one years’ experience working within a care setting with clients relevant to the course.  This can be either paid or voluntary work.
• IELTS Level 7 (English Language Requirements for International Applicants)

Please note that if successfully shortlisted for interview, applicants will also be asked to provide a portfolio of recent artwork (minimum of 12 pieces). The portfolio should demonstrate the applicant’s exploration of self through the art making process.

Students will also be expected to have access to personal therapy during the course, which is self-funded.

Please note that it is also highly recommended that you attend an Art Therapy Foundation course before submitting your application. As it is not a specific entry requirement, your application will still be considered if you have not attended a foundation course before applying, however it is highly recommended for you to consider. You can contact the Art Therapy programme team on arttherapy@chester.ac.uk for details on the foundation weeks that are offered here at Chester.

https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-finance/current-postgraduate-fees

Programme Structure:

The programme is divided into three main areas of study:

• Theory: includes psychodynamic practices, art therapy and clinical theory.
• Practice: involves experiential learning about the therapeutic relationship and group processes
• Placement: supervised clinical placements of 120 days total

 Modules:

• NM7500 – Theoretical perspectives: This module will enable students to gain an understanding of theoretical perspectives of art therapy, develop skills in being able to evaluate the art making process and explore psychodynamic practice and clinical theories. (20 credits)
• NM7501 – Therapeutics and Communication: This module will enable students to develop the skills to become effective communicators within an art therapy environment; develop skills in analysis and evaluation of professional standards; enable understanding of the role of supervision within the therapeutic relationship. (20 credits)
• NM7502 – Integrating Theory and Practice: This module will enable students to: evaluate theoretical perspectives of abnormal aspects of development and behaviour; develop understanding of personal development in image making; examine the impact of policies on practice and the role of safe practice. (20 credits)
• NM7503 – Placement Preparation: This module will enable students to practice the skills of art therapy; develop skills in analysing and evaluating appropriate image making techniques; to enable students to work inter professionally. (20 credits)
• NM7504 – Placement Experience: This module requires students to explore their own application of therapeutic models of art therapy; further develop students professional practice and values; enable students to explore the use of evidence and notions of self development in practice. (20 credits)
• NM7069 – Research: A generic research module tailored specifically for Art Therapy to provide a comprehensive introduction to social and behavioural research; enable students to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to their research topic; facilitate the preparation of a research proposal for dissertation. (20 credits)
• NM7505 – Art Therapy Dissertation: This module will enable students to demonstrate their understanding of the principles and practice of art therapy; explore issues relevant to the students professional practice; enable students to gather data and use evidence to develop practice. (60 credits)