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This program equips you with advanced expertise, practical abilities, and self-assurance to address diverse healthcare requirements in physical, mental health, and community settings as an art psychotherapist. Upon graduation, you'll qualify to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (link here). Our MA Art Psychotherapy program, delivered in collaboration with CNWL NHS Foundation Trust, emphasizes hands-on work placements. HCPC-approved, this degree provides valuable experience in healthcare environments, including NHS institutions and third-sector organizations. The qualification supports healthcare employers' workforce strategies and aligns with NHS England's objectives for stronger third-sector partnerships.
Career prospects and professional development
Our MA program employs diverse teaching methods, from group lectures and role-playing to workshops and experiential activities like dynamic art therapy sessions. Instructors present theoretical concepts that students then examine through individual or collaborative art therapy applications.
Interactive seminars and practical workshops facilitate small-group engagement, allowing participants to practice, analyze, and debate evidence-based Art Psychotherapy principles. Some sessions may involve informal peer presentations, either individually or in teams, incorporating digital tools when relevant.