Art Psychotherapy Practice
Position Details (Master's)
Study on this long-running Art Psychotherapy Practice course at Sheffield Hallam University, preparing you for practice as a successful Art Psychotherapist or Art Therapist in the UK.
Key features
- This is a hands-on, experiential course which develops your theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You’ll learn how to work as a professional art therapist – in sometimes complex and unpredictable settings within the public, mental health, education, voluntary or independent sectors. You'll graduate with the skills and eligibility to apply for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) status.
- On this Art Psychotherapy Practice course at Sheffield Hallam University you’ll learn directly from HCPC-registered art therapists, engaging with real-world practice throughout. Our staff integrate art-making into theory teaching – experiential art-making is a core feature of the course. You’ll be encouraged to create a wide variety of art to reflect on, and to learn about working as an art therapist in a classroom or studio context.
Courses include:
- Art Therapy Practice Experience
- Training Groups And Reflective Practice (Art Therapy Studios)
- Evaluating Research Methodologies
- Art Therapy Thresholds
- Evaluating Complexity In Practice
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
Jan 2026
Sheffield Hallam University
On Campus (Full Time)
2 years
Unspecified