Course Level
Master Degree (By Coursework)
CRICOS
077479B
Master of Art Therapy
Prepare for a unique career combining art and counselling in clinical, therapeutic, or community settings with the only postgraduate specialist degree of its kind in Australia, La Trobes accredited Master of Art Therapy. Get the right mix of technical and people skills to meet both industry and client needs with evidence-based learning aligned with global benchmarks of art therapy practice. Learn from leading practitioners, academics, and researchers in immersive and interactive face-to-face workshops in our purpose-built art therapy studio. Benefit from our long-established industry partnerships and work-integrated learning opportunities with prestigious organizations like the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Austin Health, and The Royal Childrens Hospital.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne (Bundoora) | Full-time - 2 years | $58,000 | N/A |
Structure
Total of 240 Credit Points
Subjects
- LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
- PHE4FAA Approaches And Theories Of Art Therapy
- PHE4ASA Art Therapy Counselling Skills
- PHE4ATA Art Therapy With Adults
- PHE4ATC Art Therapy With Children
- PHE4ASB Group Art Therapy
- PHE4FAB Materials And Processes In Art Therapy
- PHE4005 Placement And Supervision A
- PHE5ATL Art Therapy Literature Review
- PHE5CRP Culturally Responsive Practice
- PHE5AFP Final Project In Art Therapy
- PHE5OST Open Studio And Post-Traumatic Growth
- PHE5008 Placement And Supervision B
- PHE5009 Placement And Supervision C
Entry requirements
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Applicants must provide a written application and submit a portfolio demonstrating their skills with a range of visual art media (Compilation of 10-15 photographs of your own original artwork).
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Prospective students who do not meet the counselling skills requirements for entry into the Master of Art Therapy may pathway through a completion of a Counselling skills short course.
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Specialisation - compulsory: Fine arts, graphic design, art education, psychology, counselling, social work, occupational therapy or nursing.
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Undergraduate requirements - Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
- International: IELTS - 7.5 < 7.0 - 7.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
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