Master of Arts in Art Therapy

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class
Awards
MA
Programme Code CR_ATHPY_9 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 4
NFQ Level 9 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 90
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/04/2019
Department ARTS IN HEALTH & EDUCATION
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A systematic comprehension of the historical, cultural and philosophical context of Art Therapy and its clinical practice
PO2 Knowledge - Kind An advanced understanding of theoretical concepts and key models of clinical application in the forefront of contemporary Art Therapy practice within individual and group therapy interventions
PO3 Skill - Range A critical application and evaluation of the visual image in the exploration of personal material at a distinctly mature level.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity An ability to critically analyse and assess therapeutic needs and to hold and maintain required therapeutic boundaries appropriate to the clinical setting in which the interventions are set.
PO5 Competence - Context A critical analysis and objective evaluation of his/her own creative process both in individual and group practice.
PO6 Competence - Role An ability to take a significant professional lead and initiate clinical interventions within a wide variety of clinical and institutional settings and client groups
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The use of reflective skills and the ability to focus clinical and experiential practice within the wider professional field and continuing professional development.
PO8 Competence - Insight Contribute to the advancement and profile of the profession through pioneering academic research and practice within an equal opportunities frameword and in compliance with the relevant professional code of ethics.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
This programme consists of a single stage of 90 credits. The award will be made and classified based on performance in these 90 credits.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PSYC9001 Art Therapy History & Theory LOUISE FOOTT 2 5
ARTS9001 Group & Personal Process LOUISE FOOTT 3 5
PLAC9001 Introductory Placement LOUISE FOOTT 2 5
PLAC9007 Placement Context Preparation LOUISE FOOTT 2 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Year 1 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
This programme consists of a single stage of 90 credits. The award will be made and classified based on performance in these 90 credits. Students must select 10 credits from Group Elective 1 or Group Elective 2.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC9008 Clinical Placement Support 3 5
PLAC9011 Clinical Practice LOUISE FOOTT 3 10
PSYC9005 Clinical Theory & Research LOUISE FOOTT 2 5
ARTS9002 Experiential Frameworks LOUISE FOOTT 2 5
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC9002 Clinical Placement LOUISE FOOTT 4 5
PLAC9003 Professional Practice LOUISE FOOTT 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
This programme consists of a single stage of 90 credits. The award will be made and classified based on performance in these 90 credits.Students must select 10 credits from Group Elective 1 or Group Elective 2.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC9009 Advanced Supervision LOUISE FOOTT 4 5
PSYC9003 Art Therapy Research Proposal LOUISE FOOTT 2 5
ARTS9003 Experiential Contexts LOUISE FOOTT 3 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC9012 Advanced Clinical Placement LOUISE FOOTT 3 10
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC9004 Advanced Clinical Practice LOUISE FOOTT 4 5
PLAC9005 Practice Formulation LOUISE FOOTT 4 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Year 2 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
This programme consists of a single stage of 90 credits. The award will be made and classified based on performance in these 90 credits.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PSYC9006 Art Therapy Research Project LOUISE FOOTT 2 10
PLAC9006 Practice Evaluation LOUISE FOOTT 4 5
ARTS9004 Reflective Approaches LOUISE FOOTT 2 5