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Aufbaustudiengang KunstTherapie at Hochschule für Bildende Künste Dresden

Hochschule für Bildende Künste Dresden, Germany

Programme overview

Four-semester postgraduate Diplom programme in art therapy, combining fine art with therapeutic methods. Art therapy works with people's resources and strengths and is used in clinical, sociocultural and intercultural settings.

Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Diplom (postgraduate, equivalent to master's level)  |  Intake: Wintersemester  |  Location: Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Fachtheoretische Grundlagen, Methoden der Kunsttherapie, and Forschung und Praxis with practice fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University entrance qualification and a completed artistic degree or another degree with a corresponding artistic orientation; a 3-6 week placement in art therapy or a related field (proof due at enrolment); portfolio of 15 own artworks; one-page motivation letter; German level C1 for international applicants. Application period 1 March to 15 April.

Intake: Wintersemester

Duration: 4 semesters

Apply through the official page: https://www.hfbk-dresden.de/bewerbung-kunsttherapie

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