Art Therapy

Master of Arts

Art Therapy student drawing with chalk
Art Therapy student drawing with chalk
Type of Programme
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Course Code
CR_ATHPY_9
Entry Requirements
See details below
Application Deadline
26th April 2024
Location(s)
MTU Crawford College of Art & Design, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 9

Siobhan Bereen

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Overview

The Master of Arts in Art Therapy is a taught Masters providing professional training in Art Therapy. Through theoretical studies, experiential learning and clinical placement, students develop an understanding of the theories and practices of art therapy necessary for safe therapeutic work. The MA in Art Therapy is a recognised Art Therapy qualification which, on completion, allows individuals to register with the professional body, Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists (IACAT).

 

Course Delivery

Start Date: September 2024

The course is delivered on a full time basis over two years (2 college days and 2 clinical placement days) or part-time over 3 years (1 college day and 1 clinical placement day).

For part-time applications, please click the button below.

Part-time Delivery

 

MTU Crawford College of Art & Design Postgraduate & Special Purpose Award Programmes Webinar for the Department of Arts in Health & Education 

Live streamed on 1st December 2023

What will I study?

Modules

The programme aims to equip Art Therapy practitioners with a range of therapeutic skills and interventions to work with both individual and group clients in a variety of health and community settings. It follows three strands of learning:

  • Theoretical Studies (25 Credits)
  • Experiential Art Therapy Training (20 Credits)
  • Clinical Placement and Professional Studies (45 Credits)*

* Students are encouraged to experience a number of differing placement situations over the course of their training. Please note that students must have their placements in a new setting and not at their workplace. Supervision of the clinical experience is central to the art therapy training and is provided in small groups at Crawford College and individually on placement.

Credits: 

90

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

View Modules

Entry Requirements

Applicants normally require:

  • An Honours degree, or equivalent, in Visual Art. Where graduate qualifications are not in the visual arts, for example, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work or Teaching, evidence of a substantial and developing body of current and recent art work is essential
  • Minimum of one year, or equivalent, full-time clinical/care work in an area relevant to art therapy, paid or voluntary. This work may be, for example, in Health or Social Services, Special Education, Community Care or Day Centres, with clients who have a mental illness, learning or physical disability
  • Strong portfolio of personal artwork showing an understanding of an appropriate art form, the art-making process showing the applicants relationship and connection to their creative process
  • Two satisfactory references from clinical and professional persons who have knowledge of the candidate’s education, training and experience
  • A good understanding of therapeutic and professional working of Art Therapy and the implications of working as a therapist
  • Pre-course experience in personal therapy or counselling is preferred

 

Early Assessment:

Because of the clinical placement component of this course, it is a condition of entry that all successful applicants will be subject to the National Vetting Bureau (NVB) procedure carried out by the NVB facilitator at MTU. Offers of a place on this programme will be provisional and contingent on the applicant’s satisfactory completion of MTU’s NVB procedure.

 

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

Acceptance Fee:

  • €700

 

Full-time Fees:

  • EU Applicants: €7,950.
  • Non-EU Applicants: €13,500 per programme.

 

Full-time students - Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Levy
The USI membership levy of €7 has been introduced as a result of a referendum where students opted to affiliate to the national Students’ Union. This levy must be paid before the start of Semester 1.

Career options

Art therapists work in a wide variety of HSE and social care settings, including – adult and child psychiatry, education, palliative care, addiction services and community day centres. Many also work in private practice.

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