Art Psychotherapy MA at Brunel University of London

This programme will offer you the advanced skills, knowledge and confidence to respond to a wide range of health needs across physical, mental health and community sectors as an art psychotherapist. As a graduating student you will be able to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (link here). The MA Art Psychotherapy programme is provided in partnership with CNWL NHS Foundation Trust and this means work placement experience is at the core of this programme.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is two year full-time starting in September. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Art and Human Development, Anthropology and Aesthetics, Arts in Health, Clinical Placement A, Applied Research Design and Methods, Art Psychotherapy Theory and Practice I; Year 2: Clinical Placement B, Art Psychotherapy Theory and Practice I, Art Psychotherapy Theory and Practice II, Applied Research Design and Methods, Inter-professional Art Psychotherapy (QI).

Career pathways

Our qualification is approved by the HCPC and you’ll gain experience working in health contexts, including the NHS and the third sector. Our partnership with CNWL NHS Foundation Trust means work placement experience is at the core of this programme.

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