The University of Melbourne

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 specialisation 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 utilising 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.

Standard entry requirements

  • An undergraduate degree or equivalent
  • Or6 years documented relevant work experience in creative or performing arts, or community arts practice, or education
  • Andartistic background as demonstrated by submission of an Artistic Experience Portfolio showing a significant interest in the relevant art form with documented artistic engagement
  • Andwritten proposal
  • Andan interview.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Southbank Domestic: $45,788
International: $74,062
No
  • Full-time : 2 years

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