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Master of Arts - Art Therapy

University of Derby

Derby — Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,520
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The MA Art Therapy course is approved and accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and recognised by the British Association of Art Therapists. It has been rated as intellectually stimulating by 100% of students in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2023. Graduates of the programme are eligible to apply for professional registration as art therapists or art psychotherapists with the HCPC, provided the registration requirements are met, and may also apply for full membership of the British Association of Art Therapists. The programme provides first-hand, practical experience of clinical art therapy practice, supporting the development of clinical reasoning and professional identity. Learning is integrated through Independent Scholarship, including examples such as the MA Art Therapy Exhibition and the annual environment sculpture project, Big Wood. The course emphasises the centrality of the image and the role of imagination in art therapy, offering supervised clinical practice, group work, studio practice, and a critical understanding of current theoretical ideas. Students are assigned a personal tutor to monitor overall progress. The course requires engagement in a minimum of one hour per week of personal therapy throughout the training, conducted with an Art Psychotherapist, which is a requirement for professional registration (at the student’s own cost). This training equips graduates with the qualifications and experience needed to pursue professional registration as art therapists or art psychotherapists with the HCPC.
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Credential
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 20,520
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Derby

Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Kedleston Road

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

The University of Derby is pushing the boundaries of knowledge to create a better, fairer, and more sustainable future for everyone. Their thriving community of researchers, professionals, and practitioners influence the creation of new knowledge by sharing their expertise. The university's students learn in state-of-the-art facilities, and the university plays a key role in the communities of Derby and Derbyshire. Research lives in the University of Derby's classrooms. They explore, innovate, and discover solutions to the challenges facing all now and in the future – in the city, region, and...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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