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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Belfast Campus.

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

This course is currently being revalidated and it is possible that there will be some changes to the course as described in this prospectus. The MSc Art Psychotherapy programme will be a two-year, full time training approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the regulating body for the health and care professions in the UK. The programme structure combines creative active learning, clinical and community placements, lectures, seminars, and studio practices. Art Psychotherapy trainees also attend clinical supervision to support their learning and professional development within a variety of practicum settings. Art Psychotherapy trainees are required to attend personal psychotherapy for the duration of their training. Art psychotherapists work with children, young people, adults, and older people in a range of health, education, social care, advocacy, and community services. As a career Art Psychotherapy offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with others. It combines therapeutic expertise, evidence based research, social engagement and creative ingenuity. The course integrates HCPC professional clinical training requirements along with practice-based learning in conjunction with cultural partners, advocacy organisations, and social enterprise initiatives.

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University information

Ulster University

Ulster University

  • University League Table

    54th

  • Campus address

    Belfast Campus., 2-24 York Street, Belfast, Belfast, BT15 1AP, United Kingdom

Renowned for its warm welcome, Ulster attracts international students from over 70 countries across the globe and has over 245,000 alumni worldwide.
Ulster delivers a first-class UK university experience with the added benefit of being one of the UK's friendliest and most affordable locations.
An international student advisory team provides a tailored orientation programme. They also offer support to international students throughout their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    58th out of 118 14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    126 57%

    55th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    44th

    11
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    60th

    40

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