Master of Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical)
Allied Health
A course by
Whitecliffe College
Become a practitioner in the emerging field of creative arts therapy. This clinically-focused master's degree develops your abilities to use creativity for therapeutic purposes, integrating clinical practice, research, and supervised placements in health, education, and community environments.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 2 years
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Develop clinical competence in creative arts therapy
Gain skills and experience in providing creative arts therapy to diverse populations across health, education, and community sectors.
Conduct independent research
Design and complete a research project relevant to creative arts therapy, supported by academic supervision.
Achieve professional readiness
Complete 750 hours of supervised clinical practice to meet requirements for professional registration with ANZACATA.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical) at Whitecliffe is a two-year postgraduate programme preparing students to become professional creative arts therapists. The programme combines theoretical and experiential learning, clinical skills development, research, and extensive supervised placements (750 hours) in diverse settings such as mental health services, schools, and community agencies. Graduates are eligible for professional membership with ANZACATA and can seek registration for private or funded clinical practice. The programme is delivered via distance learning complemented by intensive in-person seminars.
Course Content
- Creative Arts Practice – role of creativity and arts-making in therapy
- Research Capacities – theory and implementation of research in creative arts therapy contexts
- Therapy Capacities – theoretical and practical foundations of creative arts therapy
- Situated Practice – clinical placements working with clients under supervision
- Group processes and self-reflective practices
- Clinical, research, creative, and presentation skills
- Independent research project
What you need to know first
Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapy (PGDipCAT) or equivalent Level 8 qualification
OR Bachelor's degree (Level 7) plus evidence of relevant Level 8 work experience in creative arts therapy / expressive arts therapies
Evidence of academic writing ability for postgraduate study
Letter of Intent
Three letters of reference
Current curriculum vitae
Attendance at an interview
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Mental Health
Education
Community Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Creative Arts Therapist in mental health, community, and educational settings
Private practice (subject to ANZACATA membership and experience)
School counselling
Prison rehabilitation
Disability services
Trauma services, including ACC
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