Master of Art therapy

All applicants:

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Applicants must provide a written application and submit a portfolio demonstrating their skills with a range of visual art media (Compilation of 10-15 photographs of your own original artwork).

At least one year of human services work experience such as counselling and/or community work (paid or voluntary).

Specialisation - compulsory: Fine arts, graphic design, art education, psychology, counselling, social work, occupational therapy, health science or nursing.

Prospective students who do not meet the counselling skills requirements for entry into the Master of Art Therapy may pathway through a completion of a Counselling skills short course.

Academic entry requirements

• All applicants must complete and submit a Personal Statement.
• Applicant to provide resume.
• Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or mail to applicants required to attend. Short listed applicants will be required to attend a scheduled interview.
• Applicants to provide two written references (preferably including one academic and one professional reference).

International students:

English language requirements

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

After graduation, you'll be qualified to practice as an art therapist in a range of settings, including:

• hospitals and other health and wellbeing providers
• community outreach and crisis centres
• schools and universities
• aged and palliative care
• correctional facilities
• rehabilitation and pastoral services
• museums and galleries.

The unique mix of knowledge and skills in art therapy means graduates often create a job for themselves but common roles include:

• art therapist, counsellor or facilitator
• case manager
• senior clinician.