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PostgraduateMA

Art Therapy

University of Derby
Derby, England
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2 yearsDuration
£20,520Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Derby, the MA Art Therapy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. - The course is approved and accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council, and recognised by the British Association of Art Therapists. - Graduate with the eligibility to apply for professional registration as an art therapist or art psychotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements. - Become eligible to apply for full membership of the British Association of Art Therapists. International tuition fees are £20,520 per year, home/UK fees are £14,490 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Art Therapy Theory and Practice
Psychological and Psychotherapeutic Perspectives in Art Therapy
Clinical Practice and Supervision
Group Work and Interpersonal Dynamics
Research Methods and Critical Inquiry
Art
Imagination and Therapeutic Process
Professional Practice and Ethics
Independent Scholarship and Professional Identity
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,520

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£41,040

Home Student Fee

£14,490

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£29,000
3 years£21,500£27,000£31,500
5 years£23,500£30,500£37,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Derby

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