Art therapy
Why do research in Art therapy?
We have a strong research profile and offer supervision for PhD, Professional Doctorates and Research Masters. Our staff has a wide variety of research interests and current projects include domestic violence and health, supervision of psychotherapy, evaluation of couple counselling, and art and mental health.
Career opportunities
Graduates are prepared for work in social, community, education and health contexts such as early intervention and infant services; mother and baby units; special education; child and family services; mental health facilities; drug and alcohol services; physical disabilities; hospitals; palliative care; intellectual disabilities; forensic settings; geriatric care and private practice.
Courses
Local students
2013
Doctor of Clinical Science (Counselling and Psychotherapy)
- Duration :
- 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
- Semester starts :
- Anytime
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Other
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This degree provides an alternative to the traditional PhD for experienced counselling and psychotherapy practitioners. Areas of research include clinical speech pathology, clinical vision sciences, family therapy, occupational therapy, and prosthetics and orthotics.
- Prerequisite
- Honours degree with H2A result, or Masters degree (including thesis component), and at least three years professional experience.
- How to apply
- Apply between 1 September and 30 November. Please download an application form here.
- Full course details
- Clinical Science - Counselling and Psychotherapy (Prof Doc.)Melbourne
Clinical Science - Counselling and Psychotherapy (Prof Doc.)Other
How to apply
You can apply for research candidature at any time. However, applications for research scholarships close on 31 October.
To apply for Master's candidature, you need an Honours degree or Master's Preliminary. For Doctoral (PhD) candidature, you need a Master's or a Bachelor's degree with Honours, usually with a result of at least H2A.
Before applying, it's best to contact a potential academic supervisor and receive in-principle approval for your topic.
Once you've done this, you can download an application form [PDF 1.02Mb] and submit it to La Trobe's Research Services office.
Fees and scholarships
Research degrees are funded by the Commonwealth Government via the Research Training Scheme (RTS) (fees may apply to some components of some Professional Doctorates).
There are a range of scholarships available for local students.
International students
2013
Doctor of Clinical Science (Counselling and Psychotherapy) (072943A)
- Duration :
- 4 years
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 27 800
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This degree provides an alternative to the traditional PhD for experienced counselling and psychotherapy practitioners. Areas of research include clinical speech pathology, clinical vision sciences, family therapy, occupational therapy, and prosthetics and orthotics.
Melbourne - English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- Applicants must have completed an Australian Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent, plus at least three years of relevant professional experience. Applicants are also required to provide evidence of research expertise. Melbourne
- Full course details
- Clinical Science - Counselling and Psychotherapy (Prof Doc.)Melbourne
Clinical Science - Counselling and Psychotherapy (Prof Doc.)Other
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fee costs for international students is indicated for each course above. There are also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
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