24 monthsProgramme duration
43,000 AUDTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
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 Trobe's 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 organisations like the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Austin Health, and The Royal Children's Hospital.
By completing La Trobe's Master of Art Therapy, you will:
- master a balance of theoretical and practical approaches, including a critical awareness of current issues in art therapy practice
- gain expertise across clinical mental health, counselling, treatment planning, program design and evaluation, leadership, communication and cultural sensitivity
- understand the different approaches to art therapy for adults, children and groups
- graduate ready to apply for membership with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA).
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
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 Trobe's 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 organisations like the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Austin Health, and The Royal Children's Hospital.
By completing La Trobe's Master of Art Therapy, you will:
- master a balance of theoretical and practical approaches, including a critical awareness of current issues in art therapy practice
- gain expertise across clinical mental health, counselling, treatment planning, program design and evaluation, leadership, communication and cultural sensitivity
- understand the different approaches to art therapy for adults, children and groups
- graduate ready to apply for membership with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA).
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Admission Requirements
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
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.
Specialisation - compulsory: Fine arts, graphic design, art education, psychology, counselling, social work, occupational therapy, health science or nursing.
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).
At least one year of human services work experience such as counselling and/or community work (paid or voluntary).
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