• Continuously enhance the student experience through the development of learner-centred educational provision , research and scholarship , and
• Enable all of our students to become independent lifelong learners .
In addition to the values stated above , we employ enquiry-based learning in the majority of our postgraduate courses . Enquiry-based learning is essentially student-centred , with an emphasis on group work and use of library , web and other information resources . Lecturers are also facilitators , providing encouragement and support to enable you to take responsibility for what and how you learn . You will reach a point where you are not simply investigating questions posed by others , but can formulate your own research topics and
• Continuously enhance the student experience through the development of learner-centred educational provision , research and scholarship , and
• Enable all of our students to become independent lifelong learners .
In addition to the values stated above , we employ enquiry-based learning in the majority of our postgraduate courses . Enquiry-based learning is essentially student-centred , with an emphasis on group work and use of library , web and other information resources . Lecturers are also facilitators , providing encouragement and support to enable you to take responsibility for what and how you learn . You will reach a point where you are not simply investigating questions posed by others , but can formulate your own research topics and convert that research into useful knowledge . You will gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter , as well as the knowledge development and leadership skills required for tackling complex problems that occur in practice .
You will be expected to draw on your previous knowledge and skills to inform your postgraduate study and will benefit from a variety of interesting ways to participate and share experiences and opinions with your peers to deepen your understanding of your chosen profession .
Facilities
Physical resources on campus include an Occupational Performance Suite incorporating activities of daily living facilities with functional appliances / equipment to simulate a home environment . The arts therapies utilise general and custom-built studio spaces for music therapy and art psychotherapy .
Career prospects
We prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century and actively encourage aspiration to higher levels of the profession .
Postgraduate study of MSc Occupational Therapy opens up a multitude of career opportunities as well as facilitating CPD for those already employed within health and social care . It is possible to take individual modules or a PgCert or PgDip as part of your ongoing career and personal development .
Previous students have gone on to careers in advanced practice , health , government , education , management , business and research .
Music therapists are employed in a variety of settings throughout the health , education and community sectors , such as in schools , hospitals , residential care homes and hospices , and work with people of all ages .
Many music therapists from Queen Margaret University have created new posts in existing services , as well as successfully setting up private practice , helping the profession to continue to grow in Scotland and elsewhere .
There are many opportunities to work collaboratively with other professionals , become clinical supervisors and pursue further research to add to an already rich and dynamic field .
Art psychotherapists work with a whole spectrum of clients within a variety of settings : many are employed in the NHS , but others work in mainstream primary and secondary schools , hospices , prisons and voluntary agencies for example . Many art psychotherapists welcome the flexibility of sessional employment and are able to tailor their
63 input to the needs of the organisation . Art psychotherapists can also take on roles that extend beyond clinical work by providing supervision to other staff members , and co-working with colleagues from other professions .
Play therapists practise in many environments , including : NHS , social services , primary , secondary , further and special education , charities , private practice , etc . They work with people of all ages living with a wide range of emotional or physical conditions .
Entry requirements MSc Art Psychotherapy
Delivery : 2 years full-time only for 2019 entry
UK Honours degree or equivalent in the area of the visual arts supported by a portfolio of art work ( no more than 20 examples ) in a variety of media over a period of time . Degrees in subjects such as psychology , social work , nursing , education , etc . will be considered if supported by a substantial portfolio of art work . It is recommended to include sketchbooks , slides , photographs , and CDs and DVDs are acceptable .
Normally a minimum of one year ’ s full-time experience ( or part-time equivalent ) of work in a caring capacity or equivalent . Relevant care work includes : nursing assistant , project worker , arts instructor , care work in a community setting , art teaching , or facilitating art workshops . Some experience of personal art psychotherapy or psychodynamic psychotherapy , or experiential workshops in creative therapies is desirable .
International : Where your honours degree has not been studied in English , you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 7.0 with no individual component score less than 6.5 .
Interview : Home applicants are expected to attend an interview at QMU and will be required to submit their art portfolio electonically . Interviews will take place normally between December and May . Interviews for international students will be conducted over Skype .