Art Therapy (Master)

This course information is for international students only

Year

2009

Award

Master of Art Therapy

CRICOS course code

025963J

Length

1 year

Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Course description

This is a specialised training program in the practice of art therapy, which combines art and therapy in any form of visual art for creative self-expression within a clinical setting or therapeutic environment. Art therapy may be used for treatment and healing, as well as prevention of developmental, emotional, psychological or physical issues, problems or disorders. Students must do placement work at least two days per week for a minimum of 26 weeks. Students receive ongoing supervision of their placement on a weekly basis during the work placement.

Handbook

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.

Tuition fee (AUD)

24,070

Tuition fees are for 2009 only. The University reserves the right to increase fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7%

Additional costs (AUD)

Approximate costs include police check - A$14.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or

Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

A graduate diploma in art therapy from an accredited art therapy training program with a high B (75% or better) grade average, or approved international equivalent.

Special requirements

Students are required to obtain a police check and Working With Children (WWC) check before undertaking a clinical professional placement.

Applicants for this course must also complete a Supplementary Application form available from our website

Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)

For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar

Additional information

Applications for this course close on 30 October.

Career opportunities

Graduate positions can include tutor, lecturer, ESL or language teacher and applied linguistics curriculum coordinator.

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/ArtTherapy/index.htm

Contact information

Online enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia: 1800 619 768 freecall
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au