Art Psychotherapy - MA at University of South Wales

Programme overview

The part-time MA Art Psychotherapy provides the training, skills and clinical experience to become a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Art Psychotherapist. Its theoretical grounding is psychodynamic and systemic, with a pluralistic, trauma-informed professional approach.

Duration: 3 years part-time | Intake: September 2027; Newport campus | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Teaching combines classroom sessions, staff and student-led presentations, clinical placement, professional development, exhibitions, a dissertation, and independent study, using on-campus art facilities. Placement and infant observation are part of the training.

Career pathways

Art psychotherapist in NHS psychiatric and other hospitals, social services, education including special education, the criminal justice system, the voluntary sector and community projects; private practice after two years full-time (four years part-time) supervised practice; progression to PhD or research degrees.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification and extensive experience in a related field; two years' full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant paid, voluntary or caring experience with a full work history; evidence of sufficient life experience and intellectual and emotional capacity; a current and ongoing arts practice with 5 examples submitted at application (PDF, max 10MB); a focused personal statement answering set questions; two references uploaded with the application; an Enhanced DBS check (Child and Adult Workforce and Barring Lists) with DBS Update Service subscription (overseas equivalent for non-UK applicants). Selected applicants attend an in-person interview (group information session, group exercise and individual interview) and bring an artistic portfolio. Deferred applications are not accepted.

Intake: September 2027; Newport campus

Duration: 3 years part-time

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