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PostgraduateMA

Art Psychotherapy

University of South Wales
Newport (Wales), Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£1,940Per Year (Home)
£1,940Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Art Psychotherapy at University of South Wales is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Newport (Wales), Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. The part-time MA Art Psychotherapy course at the University of South Wales provides you with the fundamental training and skills to become a qualified Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Art Psychotherapist. You may be a graduate or already working in a related area and looking to qualify professionally. On the MA Art Psychotherapy course, you will benefit from training alongside trainee Music Therapists as well as participating in experiential and supervision groups. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Psychodynamic Theory and Practice
Art-Based Therapeutic Interventions
Research Methods in Psychotherapy
Professional Practice and Ethics
Clinical Placement and Supervision
Trauma-Informed Art Psychotherapy
Group Dynamics and Therapeutic Processes
Advanced Psychopathology and Assessment
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementAn undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification and extensive experience in a related field. Two years' full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant experience.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£1,940

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Part-time fee of £1,940 per 20 credits. Full-time fees are per year. International students not currently accepted for this course due to visa restrictions

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£23,000£28,500£33,000
5 years£26,000£33,500£38,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
6%Studying
19%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

3 Scholarships Available

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Lydon Hodges Bursary

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based263 days left

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Digital Hardship Fund 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of South Wales

About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Art Psychotherapy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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