Master of Creative Arts Therapies
A hands-on master’s programme blending expressive arts psychotherapies with clinical practice and supervision.
Best for:Best for graduates with a background in expressive arts therapies or related fields seeking to specialise in clinical practice and counselling.
Overview
The Master of Creative Arts Therapies at Murdoch University is a coursework-based programme focused on experiential learning through expressive arts psychotherapies. Students engage in workshops, clinical practice, and clinical supervision to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The curriculum emphasises critical appraisal of arts psychotherapy literature and emerging theories in counselling. Graduates gain the expertise to work in diverse clinical and non-clinical settings, where relationship-building is central. The programme is designed for those seeking to specialise in creative arts therapies and prepare for professional practice.
What you'll do
- Participate in expressive arts psychotherapies workshops to develop practical skills.
- Engage in clinical practice to gain hands-on experience in therapeutic settings.
- Undergo clinical supervision to refine professional practice and ethical standards.
- Critically appraise and analyse arts psychotherapy literature and emerging theories.
- Explore newly emerging theories in counselling and their practical applications.
- Prepare for diverse clinical and non-clinical roles where relationship-building is essential.
Requirements
Degree required: Completion of a Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapies or an equivalent qualification from another institution, assessed by the Academic Chair.
Degree offered: Master of Creative Arts Therapies
Language: English proficiency (level not specified in source)
Instruction: English
- Experience or completion of a relevant Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapies or comparable programme.
- Ability to engage in clinical practice and supervision.
- Critical analysis skills for evaluating psychotherapy literature.
- Completion of a Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapies or equivalent programme.
- Submission of academic records for assessment by the Academic Chair for non-Murdoch applicants.
Funding & terms
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How to apply
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Applicants must apply directly through Murdoch University’s postgraduate application portal. Non-Murdoch applicants must provide academic records for assessment by the Academic Chair. Follow the instructions on Murdoch University’s official website for detailed application steps.
- CV or resume
- Academic records (transcripts)
- Proof of completion of Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapies or equivalent
- Application form
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