Course Overview
The MSc Art Psychotherapy at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The creation of art in the presence of a trained art psychotherapist can have a profoundly positive effect for people experiencing difficulties in their lives. Art therapy is not a recreational activity (although the sessions can be enjoyable) but a form of psychotherapy that helps people address confusing and distressing issues. Art psychotherapists work with people to access their own image-making abilities. International tuition fees are £17,225 per year, home/UK fees are £9,485 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Art Psychotherapy (MSc): Entry requirements and how to apply Entry requirements and how to apply Entry requirements UK honours degree or equivalent in the area of the visual arts supported by a portfolio of artwork in a variety of media created over a period of time. Degrees in subjects such as psychology, social work, nursing, education and other relevant subjects may be considered if supported by a substantial portfolio of artwork. Applicants will be |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,225
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,485
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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