Why QMU ?
We have excellent partnerships with third sector organisations . You ’ ll benefit from excellent placement opportunities working with a variety of clients , in schools , the NHS , community settings and other organisations .
The course is proud to have an international perspective . It carries 240 credits / 120 European Credits that are transferable across Europe .
Students on this course usually come from across the globe , which makes for a very rich and interesting learning experience .
Our campus has extensive landscaped grounds and we are developing an environmental element to our teaching , encouraging our students to connect with , and be inspired by , the natural world around us .
Level 2 Full-time : Year Two
Practice-based Learning 2 ( 40 credits )/ Arts Therapies in Context ( 20 credits )/ Dissertation ( 60 credits )
Level 1 Part-time : Years One and Two
Art Psychotherapy Practice-Based Learning 1 ( Part 1 ) ( 40 Credits )/ Developmental and Relational Perspectives ( 20 Credits )/ Theory and Practice of Person-centred Health and Wellbeing ( 20 Credits )/ Art Psychotherapy Theory and Practice ( 20 Credits )/ Art Psychotherapy Practice Based Learning 1 ( Part 2 ) ( 40 credits )/ Leading Person-centred Practice for Health and Wellbeing ( 20 Credits )/ Art Psychotherapy Practice Based Learning 2 Part 1 ( 40 credits ).
Level 2 Part-time : Years Three and Four
Art Psychotherapy Practice-Based Learning 2 ( part 2 ) ( 40 credits )/ Arts Therapies in Context ( 20 credits )/ Dissertation ( 60 credits ).
The modules listed are correct at time of publication ( September 2020 ) but are subject to change . In the event that modules change , QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on students .
Placements
Placements are vital to your learning process . You will undertake a supervised practice placement spread over two semesters . For full-time students it is two days per week and for part-time students it is one day per week . Your placements could be in various settings throughout Scotland , including education , voluntary and healthcare environments . Placements are allocated by QMU .
Careers
You will graduate with the knowledge and practical confidence to start work as an art therapist thanks to the course ’ s strong research component . Training as an art psychotherapist has the potential to be a dynamic and exciting career . Art psychotherapists work with a wide range of clients and communities , individually or with groups , within the public and private sectors . You could work in the UK or travel and use your skills to make a difference much further afield .
Entry requirements
UK honours degree or equivalent in the area of the visual arts supported by a portfolio of art work in a variety of media over a period of time . Degrees in subjects such as psychology , social work , nursing and education will be considered if supported by a substantial portfolio of art work . It is recommended to include sketchbooks , slides , photographs and other media . Online portfolios are acceptable .
Normally a minimum of one year ’ s full-time experience ( or part-time equivalent ) of work in a caring capacity or equivalent . Relevant care work includes : nursing assistant , project worker , arts instructor , care work in a community setting , art teaching , or facilitating art workshops . Some experience of personal art psychotherapy or psychodynamic psychotherapy , or experiential workshops in creative therapies is desirable .
International : Where your honours degree has not been studied in English , you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no
113 less than IELTS 7.0 with no individual component score less than 6.5 .
Criminal records check : A satisfactory criminal records check will be required .
Interview : UK applicants are expected to attend an interview at QMU and will be required to submit their art portfolio electronically . Interviews will take place normally between December and May . Interviews for international students will be conducted over Skype .
Other information
Exit awards : MSc ( 240 credits / 120 ECTS )/ PgDip ( 120 credits / 60 ECTS )/ PgCert ( 60 credits / 30 ECTS )
Delivery : At QMU and on practice placement
Duration : 2 years full-time Start date : September 2021 Single module study : Not available .
Application deadline : 1 May . This course is highly competitive with limited places . We advise applicants to apply early to be considered . See pages 153-154 for more information on how to apply .
Class sizes : There are usually around 30 students on this course each year . Some classes are larger as some teaching is shared with MSc Music Therapy . Much of the teaching , however , is in small groups of five or six .
Fees : See pages 160-161
More information : Adrienne McDermid- Thomas ( amcdermid-thomas @ qmu . ac . uk , Programme Leader or Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk )