Master of Creative Arts Therapy
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Master of Creative Arts Therapy is a unique blended learning program offering you a specialization in either drama or dance movement therapy. You will undertake supervised industry placements in various contexts including community, health and education. The creative arts therapies are a form of psychotherapy utilizing creative modalities, including drama, dance, music and visual art-making within a therapeutic relationship to improve and inform physical, mental and emotional well-being. The course provides you with studies in theory, methods, research and professional practice across health, educational and community contexts. There is an emphasis on how each artistic modality is employed in teams with groups and individuals. The teaching method incorporates experiential, theoretical and practice-based learning approaches.
Structure
This is a 200 credit point program.
Subjects
- Arts for Health and Wellbeing
- Evaluation of Wellbeing in Creative Arts
- Creative Arts Therapies Practice 1
- Drama Therapy Methods 1
- Creative Arts Therapies Practice 2
- Creative Arts Therapies Research 1
- Creative Arts Therapies in Health
- Drama Therapy Methods 2
- Creative Arts Therapies in Education
- Creative Arts Therapies Practice 3
- Creative Arts Therapies Research 2
- Drama Therapy Methods 3
- Creative Arts Therapists in Community
- Creative Arts Therapies Practice 4
- Creative Arts Therapies Research 3
- Drama Therapy Methods 4
Standard entry requirements
- An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR
- At least six years of documented relevant professional work experience
- A written proposal AND
- A portfolio
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Southbank | International: $90,250 | No |
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| Southbank | Domestic: $50,400 | No |
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