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Master of Creative Arts Therapies

Murdoch University - Perth Campus

Australia,Western Australia

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 35,640/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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Australia, Western Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1973

Total Students: 25,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia

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Master of Creative Arts Therapies

Program Overview

As WA’s only master’s in creative arts therapies, this course is committed to experiential learning through expressive arts psychotherapies in workshops, clinical practice and clinical supervision. You will learn to critically appraise arts psychotherapy literature and gain an understanding of both theoretical knowledge and hands-on creative arts psychotherapy practice.

Explore the newly-emerging theory in this area of counselling and gain the hands-on experience that will prepare you to work in a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical contexts, in which building relationships is a key component.

This course builds on study in our already-established Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapies. Students who hold this qualification will be granted advanced standing in the Master.

3 reasons to study the Master of Creative Arts Therapies

Learn in a highly experiential environment at our purpose built creative arts therapies spaces.
Study the only university Creative Arts Therapies course in Western Australia.
Study on your own terms – we offer flexible study arrangements allowing you to study full-time or part-time.

What you'll learn
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:

Using creative arts therapies practices in your therapeutic work
Engaging creatively with children and adolescents seeking mental health support
Exploring your professional strengths and motivations through the use of creative arts materials and methods
Engaging in creative arts therapy interventions experientially through small group work
Reading and talking about contemporary research, theory and professional practice of Creative Arts Therapists internationally

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

60 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 35,640 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Murdoch University - Perth Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 Minimum Listening - 7.0 Minimum Reading - 7.0 Minimum Writing - 7.0 Minimum Speaking - 7.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 66.0 Minimum Listening - 66.0 Minimum Reading - 67.0 Minimum Writing - 66.0 Minimum Speaking - 65.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
Combined with your existing experience and qualifications your career as a Creative Arts Therapist can begin anywhere and be used in any role where building relationships is a key component. Your skills can be applied in roles such as:

Counsellor/Advocate in a crisis centre
Children’s Therapist in a family bereavement service
Group Worker in a women’s prison
Addictions Specialist in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation service

You may already be in your dream job and this qualification will provide a stepping stone to enhancing your skills and increasing your potential.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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Duration: 12 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 35,640

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

English Requirement: IELTS PTE

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