Art therapy
Why study Art therapy?
We offer postgraduate coursework programs in Art Therapy for those with qualifications and experience in related disciplines. Our courses focus on contemporary theory and practice and produce graduates who are able to maintain effective therapeutic relationships and client outcomes across a range of clients and settings.
Art Therapy attracts significant numbers of postgraduate students each year. The placement program is exemplary in the Health Sciences requiring students to undertake 750 hours over two years.
The specialised program in art therapy combines arts and psychotherapy in a clinical setting or therapeutic environment. Art therapy is used for treatment, healing and for the prevention of developmental, emotional, psychological or physical issues, problems or disorders.
Career opportunities
Art therapy graduates are prepared to work as professional art therapists. They may work in child, adolescent and adult mental health, community health, clinics, student counselling, special education private practice, and specialist positions.
Courses
Local students
| Offer year | Course title | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts |
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| 2012 | Graduate Diploma in Art Therapy |
Melbourne
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1 year full-time. | Semester 1 (February) |
Graduate Diploma in Art Therapy continued…
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| 2012 | Master of Art Therapy |
Melbourne
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1 year full-time. | Semester 1 (February) |
Master of Art Therapy continued…
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How to apply?
Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.
Fees and scholarships
Postgraduate coursework programs are either:
- Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
- CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.
Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.
International students
| Offer year | Course title (CRICOS) | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts | Annual Tuition Fee (AUD) |
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| 2012 | Graduate Diploma in Art Therapy (043153E) |
Melbourne
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1 year | February | $25 270 |
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| 2012 | Master of Art Therapy (025963J) |
Melbourne
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1 year | Semester 1 (February) | $25 270 |
Master of Art Therapy continued…
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How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Your study experience
Art therapy placements
Practical placements are an important part of our art therapy courses. We have a strong network of clinical placements in social, community, education and health contexts including early intervention and infant services; mother and baby units; special education; child and family services; child, adolescent and adult mental health facilities; drug and alcohol services; physical disabilities; palliative care; intellectual disabilities; forensic settings and geriatric care.
Art Therapy Prospective Student guide
Student Guide (PDF 348KB)
Professional recognition
Successful completion of the 2 year Graduate Diploma and Master of Art Therapy enables graduates to apply for professional recognition of the Australian and New Zealand Arts Therapy Association (ANZATA). Students are advised that the Graduate Diploma in Art Therapy alone does not provide graduates with professional accreditation. The course is also in line with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) course accreditation and coursework-related registration requirements.
Course Coordinators
Graduarte Diploma in Art Therapy
Dr Patricia Fenner
Phone: (03) 9479 1759
Email p.fenner@latrobe.edu.au
Master of Art Therapy
Hannah Menahemi
Phone: (03) 9479 5490
Email: h.menahemi@latrobe.edu.au
Student profiles
Students from our Faculty talk about their experience at La Trobe.
Student Profile: Annette
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Health Sciences or focus on staff in Art therapy.