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Creative Arts Therapies

A form of psychotherapy that utilises creative modalities - including visual arts-making, drama, dance/movement, creative writing, and nature-connected arts - to improve and inform physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Both programmes offer low-residency courses to provide flexibility for students in the workplace and/or travelling to study. Four core Components: Creative Arts Practice -; Research Capacities -; Therapy Capacities - and a Situated Practice Component

 

DEGREES + COURSES

Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapy

Key Dates

January 2025 - Auckland + Christchurch

31/01/2025

February 2025 - Christchurch

14/02/2025

Available Locations

Manukau Campus
Christchurch Campus

A one-year full-time programme that offers an introduction to the foundational philosophy, theories, and practices relating to the Creative Arts Therapies.

Where will this programme take you?

Mental Health
Community Services
Disability Services
Prison Rehabilitation

Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical)

Key Dates

February 2025

08/02/2025

Application Close Date

04/10/2024

Available Locations

Auckland City Symonds Street Campus
Manukau Campus
Christchurch Campus

A two-year programme focused on creative arts practice, research capacities, therapy capacities and situated practice. There will be some in-person seminars, work placements and research undertaken during your study.

Where will this programme take you?

Community mental health settings
School counselling
Prison rehabilitation
Disability services
Special schools
Private practice
Drug and alcohol services
Trauma services (including ACC)