Art Psychotherapy
University of South WalesNewport, United Kingdom
Course overview
The course’s theoretical grounding is in the psychodynamic and systemic theories and its professional leaning is pluralistic and trauma informed.
Key highlights
- Theoretical grounding in psychodynamic and systemic theories
- Pluralistic professional approach to art psychotherapy practice
- Trauma-informed training throughout the course
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: work_experience — A full work experience history must be provided at application stage.
- Additional condition: professional_registration — You must consult the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Arts Therapists to respond to this question.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …alone is not sufficient.* An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
All Chevening Awards cover tuition fees and living costs for a one year postgraduate course.
Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW International Students Progressing to Masters
Progression Fee Discount of £3,500.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Art Psychotherapist
- Art Therapist
- Arts Therapist in NHS mental health services
- Child and Adolescent Art Psychotherapist
- Trauma Therapist
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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