Program Overview
The Art Psychotherapy at University of South Wales is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Art Psychotherapy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Pontypridd, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art Psychotherapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theory and Practice of Art Psychotherapy
- Infant Observation
- Art Modality and Studio Skills
- 6 week Shadowing Placement in a University Approved Clinical Setting
- Study of Different Client Groups
- Modality Specific Experiential Groups
- 1 day Placement in a University Approved Clinical Setting
- Modality Specific Group Clinical Supervision
- Further Theory and Practice of Art Psychotherapy
- Art Modality Skills and Techniques
- Modality Specific Experiential Group
- Introduction to Research Methods
- 2 day Placement in a University Approved Clinical Setting
- Modality Specific Group Clinical Supervision
- Modality Specific Experiential Group
- Research Methods and Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An undergraduate degree, an equivalent professional qualification or extensive experience in a related field.
- Two references uploaded with your application \xc2\x96 referee details are not sufficient.
- Enhanced DBS Check
- Significant practical experience (voluntary or paid) in a relevant setting, or with clients or service users, to demonstrate that you are able to work with a range of client groups.
The demands of the training programme and the profession require you to demonstrate a suitable level of life experience and maturity.
Tutors will explain the course content and you will be given the opportunity to ask us questions in addition to us assessing your suitability for the course.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Wales directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of South Wales
University of South Wales
Newport, United Kingdom
The University of South Wales is a public university in Wales, with campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd. It was formed on 11 April 2013 from the merger of the University of Glamorgan and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months