Course summary
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- Engage in art-making while studying psychotherapeutic approaches.
- Gain valuable experience on a work placement as part of the course.
- Develop the transferable skills you need to practise effectively and ethically.
- Help people in psychological distress and change their lives for the better.
- art-making in fully-equipped learning spaces
- a mix of individual and group sessions
- experiential creative groups
- workshops
- placements
- field trips, such as visits to exhibitions
- practice-based learning
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. Year 1 Compulsory modules Art Therapy Practice Experience A (Ft) Evaluating Research Methodologies 15 Professional Practice 15 Professional Reflective Practice Through Supervision 15 Theoretical Approaches To Art Therapy Practice (Art Therapy Theories) 20 Training Groups And Reflective Practice (Art Therapy Studios) 20 Understanding Complexity In Practice 15 Final year Compulsory modules Art Therapy Practice Experience B (Ft) Art Therapy Thresholds 20 Evaluating Complexity In Practice 15 Professional Practice 15 Professional Reflective Practice Through Supervision 15
Entry requirements
To apply for the course, you must normally have a degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant area, such as Fine Art, Arts Therapies, Humanities, Psychology or Social Sciences. Whatever degree you have, all applicants are expected to have a portfolio of current art work at the time of application that demonstrates a continuing interest in art making. You will be asked to submit examples of artwork as part of the application process. Applications from professionals working in caring professions such as Social Workers, Nurses and Teachers, are also welcome. All applicants need to show evidence of relevant pre-courses experience in a related field. It is also an entry requirement that applicants must have, at the time of application, at least a year’s experience of paid or voluntary work in a caring setting. (The BAAT web pages state that this should be the equivalent of a year's full-time work but can be accumulated over a longer period.) If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 6.0 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. If your level of English language is currently below IELTS 7.0 we recommend you consider an appropriate Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve the required level of English. Please note that the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) require IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 for registration. Helping your application succeed: Experience: Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings is essential when applying to a health or social care course. This is so you will have an understanding of the diversity of the population who access health and social care. It is important to be able to understand and explain how your experiences relate to the activities and qualities which are required for the profession at your interview. Reference: You must provide a reference from a current or recent employer or educational institution.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 6.0 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. |
If your level of English language is currently below IELTS 7.0 we recommend you consider an appropriate Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve the required level of English. Please note that the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) require IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 for registration.
Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
Provider information
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB