Art Therapy (Master)

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This course information is for local students only

Year

2012

Award

Master of Art Therapy

Length

1 year full-time.

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This specialised program provides training in the practice of art therapy, which combines art and psychotherapy within a clinical setting or therapeutic environment. Art therapy is used for treatment and healing, and for the prevention of developmental, emotional, psychological or physical issues, problems or disorders.

For more information, please download our Prospective Student Guide (PDF 307KB).

Course structure

Students complete seven core subjects and two semesters of professional placement with weekly supervision (500 hours), and a research project of 10 000 words. Please note students must undertake placement work from February to November.

Subject details

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.

Fee type

Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2012): $15,770 per 120 credit points. Limited Commonwealth Supported Places available.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Additional costs (AUD)

Materials - A$70, National Police check - A$15, Immunisations - A$500. All prices are approximate.

Prerequisites

Accredited Graduate Diploma of Art Therapy, and at least one year of art therapy, counselling and/or community work experience (paid or volunteer).

Semester starts

Semester 1 (February)

Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.

Workplace experience for academic credit

Career opportunities

Graduates are suited to roles such as art therapists, community health practitioner and public health worker.

Professional recognition

The course is in line with training guidelines of the Australia and New Zealand Art Therapy Association (ANZATA).