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AUD 41000

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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24 months

Duration

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7.5

IELTS

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Prepare for a unique career combining art and counselling in clinical, therapeutic, or community settings with the only postgraduate specialist degree of its kind in Australia, La Trobe's accredited Master of Art Therapy.

Get the right mix of technical and people skills to meet both industry and client needs with evidence-based learning aligned with global benchmarks of art therapy practice. Learn from leading practitioners, academics, and researchers in immersive and interactive face-to-face workshops in our purpose-built art therapy studio. Benefit from our long-established industry partnerships and work-integrated learning opportunities with prestigious organisations like the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Austin Health, and The Royal Children's Hospital.


By completing La Trobe's Master of Art Therapy, you will:

  • Master a balance of theoretical and practical approaches, including a critical awareness of current issues in art therapy practice
  • Gain expertise across clinical mental health, counselling, treatment planning, program design and evaluation, leadership, communication and cultural sensitivity
  • Understand the different approaches to art therapy for adults, children and groups
  • Graduate ready to apply for membership with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA).
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    7.5 IELTS Score
    73 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    41000

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Scholarship criteria- La Trobe South Asia
     

    Scholarship-UG for India

    Eligibility High School Scoring Scholarship Amount
    65% to 74.99% 15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
    75% to 79.99% 20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
    80% and Higher 25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

     

    Scholarship- Post-Graduate for India

    Eligibility (LTU WAM) or equivalent Scholarship Amount
    60% to 69.99% 15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
    70% to 74.99% 20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
    75% and Higher 25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

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