The programme offers an introduction to the foundation philosophy, skills and theories relating to the creative arts therapies in readiness for taking skills into the workplace for those working in a related field as a stand-alone qualification or can provide the pre-requisite for application for progression onto the Master's qualification.
Over the duration of the year, students attend 21 days of in-person seminar sessions held on weekends, once a month from February to November. Between these seminars, students attend smaller online regional group tutorials and engage in collaborative and solo learning activities.
The PGDip CAT offers an introduction to the foundational philosophy, theories, and practices relating to Creative Arts Therapy. The programme involves ten in-person seminar weekends–one per month in each location, with distance study in between.
Courses focused on:
• Creative Arts Practice – exploring the integral role of creativity and arts-making
• Research Capacities – exploring research within social contexts
• Therapy Capacities – exploring core theories relevant to CAT
• Situated Practice – engaging in developing and implementing a group session
1 Year
Distance with 10 in-person seminars
January 2025 - Auckland + Christchurch
31/01/2025
February 2025 - Christchurch
14/02/2025
Manukau Campus
Christchurch Campus
Fees free applies
All 2025 fees are subject to change and regulatory approval.
Domestic: $9,910 + $300 Student Services Levy
International: $27,000 + $300 Student Services Levy
Further study options:
Level 9 Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical)
Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapy Level 8 (120 credits)
Many of our graduates have been employed by their clinical placements after completion of the course such as special schools, prison rehabilitation, drug and alcohol services, school counselling, trauma services, disability services, community mental health settings.
Graduates of the Whitecliffe Creative Arts Therapy programme are instrumental in extending the field’s reach into new applications.
Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical)
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Dr Ying(Ingrid) Wang - PhD(Dean's list), MAAT(Clinical), CAThR, MDes
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The team has extensive experience within their respective fields, which is key to helping ensure our graduates have the real-world skills, experience and placements they need for a successful career and bright future.
She began her career of interwoven arts, education and health in South Africa. Within the South A ...
Amelia-Jayne Yiakmis MACAT (Clinical) (Hons), GradDip Exp Therapies, B Comm, is a coordinator and ...
