Program Overview
The Art Therapy at University of Derby is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 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 Therapy 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 12,240 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Buxton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art Therapy 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
- Art Therapy Clinical Placement One
- Arts Therapies Theory and Research in Relation to Practice One
- Art Therapy Studio
- Art Therapy Clinical Placement Two
- Arts Therapies Theory and Research in Relation to Practice Two
- Art Therapy Experiential Group
- Arts Therapies Independent Scholarship: A Body of Work
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need to have completed an undergraduate degree, either:
BA (Hons) Creative Expressive Therapies
a degree in the visual arts, or
an undergraduate degree in other related areas, such as psychology, occupational therapy, social work, nursing and have a sound current folio of artwork.
You\'ll also need:
around one year\'s full time (or equivalent) relevant work experience which may be voluntary work.
to be able to show you\'ve got sufficient life experience and emotional maturity, as well as having the intellectual capacity, to cope with the demands of the course.
if you\'re first language is not English, you\'ll need to have IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,240 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,240 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Derby 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 Derby
University of Derby
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Derby is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date August 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months