MA Art Psychotherapy at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

This programme will provide you with a broad understanding of the theories and practices of art psychotherapy necessary for safe and effective clinical work. The Masters enables you to practise as an art therapist in the NHS, Social Services, and educational establishments, and to become a practitioner registered with the British Association of Art Therapists. Your learning is underpinned by the principles and practices of psychodynamic psychotherapy practised within the context of mental health care, and informed by contemporary art practice.

Faculty: School of Mind Body and Society | Department: Social, Individual and Community Wellbeing | Duration: 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Theory and Practice of Art Psychotherapy 1 A, Clinical Placement 1 A, Experiential Learning 1, Clinical Placement 1 B, Theory and Practice of Art Psychotherapy 1 B, Clinical Placement 2, Experiential Learning 2 A, Theory and Practice of Art Psychotherapy 2 A.

Career pathways

Completion of the programme provides eligibility for the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as an art psychotherapist. Our graduates are invariably seen as offering a valuable and unique service to their clients and to the multidisciplinary teams in which they work – graduates have gone on to practice as art psychotherapists in the NHS, social services and in the education sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You'll need: At least one year's full-time, or the equivalent in part-time hours, 1,500 hours relevant work experience. Find out more about the work experience requirements. Please also complete the STaCS work experience form (Word) to indicate the hours you have worked. An undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in visual arts/design, or in a related/relevant area, or a professional qualification. An enhanced disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service. There is a fee to apply for a disclosure certificate. Further information about payment is sent with the offer of a place. To disclose any criminal record, disciplinary record, significant periods of time off work and significant health problems in writing after interview. English language: IELTS 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,800 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,500 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000010224961

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