The MSc Art Psychotherapy aims to enable participants to undertake the effective clinical practice of Art Psychotherapy in which the process of art-making plays a central role within a psychotherapeutic relationship. The programme also aims to develop participants’ knowledge, skills, professional responsibility and ethical approach sufficiently so that they meet the requirements for the academic award and the HPC Standards of Proficiency. Therefore, successful completion of the programme will provide eligibility to apply for HPC registration. HPC registration permits use of the legally protected titles: “Art Psychotherapist" or “Art Therapist" necessary to practise in the UK.
Particular emphasis is placed on the following themes:
- Art Psychotherapy studies, personal development and art-making processes;
- Development of ethical and safe clinical practice and cultural competency;
- Reflective practice, evaluation, clinical governance and research.
The MSc Art Psychotherapy offers an innovative programme in the Centre for Psychotherapy with the following benefits:
Clinical context for the programme within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust thus promoting multidisciplinary networking and clinical practice
On-site video conferencing enabling internationally renowned psychotherapeutic teachers to contribute to the programme
On-site library with specialised psychotherapy / art psychotherapy focus
Sharing of generic components between the MSc Art Psychotherapy and the MSc Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy thus promoting inter-disciplinary learning
Art-making and the art process at the core of the psychotherapeutic training
An honours degree or equivalent qualification (normally in the visual arts, psychology, education, nursing or social work etc).
demonstration of a substantial and active experience in art-making (especially important where the degree is not in the visual arts).
at least one year full time professional experience in a professionally relevant context (e.g. health, educational or social services), or its equivalent.
For non-native speakers of English, IELTs 7.0 or equivalent is required.
Applicants meeting the entry requirements will be invited to interviews and supply two references.
Successful applicants will undergo security clearance in compliance with the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (NI) Order 2003 (POCVA) or its equivalent.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be expected to disclose any health condition that is likely to affect their ability to undertake their academic and clinical activities and where necessary will undergo an occupational health assessment before being formally accepted onto the course. In the event that a student does not pass the occupational health assessment they will not be accepted onto the course.
NB. The programme will have one intake every two years, normally with a maximum intake of 15 students.
For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk