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About the course
Western Sydney University’s Master of Art Therapy is a clinical training degree that prepares you to use visual art media within a therapeutic relationship to support people experiencing emotional distress. You’ll combine theory with experiential learning, creative exploration and self-reflection, and complete substantial supervised field placement. The program is designed to build the professional knowledge and practical skills required for master’s-level practice in art therapy.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue art therapy roles across health and community settings, supporting individuals, families and groups through creative therapeutic processes. Career pathways may include working in government or non-government services, community organisations and allied clinical environments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This master’s qualification is recognised as preparation for professional practice in the psychology-related field of art therapy. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as intelligence analyst, higher education lecturer, policymaker, academic, art curator, content manager, and etc. in companies including United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, SAGE Publications, Walt Disney, and etc.Living Costs in Parramatta**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,562 - 2,066 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320 |
Average Salary***
