Training for Professional Membership

ANZACATA-Approved Masters Level Training

ANZACATA recognises training for art and arts therapists from the approved courses offered by Universities and Colleges in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong. This training comprises a minimum two year masters degree with a component of 750 supervised clinical hours placement. Graduates of these programmes are eligible for Professional Registration with ANZACATA. 

ANZACATA also provides some alternative pathways to Professional membership. Please visit the Categories and Requirements page.

Western Sydney University

Degree: Master of Art Therapy
School: School of Social Sciences
Contact: Patricia Parish, AThR
Academic Program Advisor, Art Therapy
Tel: +612 9685 9441 Ext: 9441
Email: p.parish@westernsydney.edu.au
Address: Western Sydney University
Locked Bag 1797, Penrith NSW 2751, Australia
Website: www.westernsydney.edu.au

La Trobe University

Degree: Master of Art Therapy
School: Department of Public Health and in the School of Psychology and Public Health, in the College of Science, Health and Engineering
Contact: Theresa Van Lith
Tel: +613 9479 1759
Email: T.VanLith@latrobe.edu.au
Address:
Department of Public Health School of Psychology and Public Health College of Science, Health and Engineering
La Trobe University Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia
Website: www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/master-of-art-therapy

University of Melbourne

Degree: Master of Creative Arts Therapy
School: Creative Arts and Music Therapy Research Unit, Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, University of Melbourne
Contact: Dr Katrina Skewes McFerran, Professor & Director Research Training | Creative Arts and Music Therapy Research Units
Tel: +61 3 8344 0974
Email: k.mcferran@unimelb.edu.au
Address:
Building 862, 234 St Kilda Rd Southbank VIC 3006 The University of Melbourne, Australia
Website: study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-creative-arts-therapy/
Please contact ANZACATA directly if you have completed this course executive.officer@anzacata.org

The MIECAT Institute

Degrees:
Masters in Therapeutic Arts Practice
Professional Doctorate in Therapeutic Arts Practice
Contact: Student Administration
Tel: +613 9486 9081
Email: admin@miecat.edu.au
Address:
15-17 Victoria Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3065, Australia
Website: www.miecat.edu.au

University of Queensland

Degree: Master of Mental Health (MMH) (Art Therapy)
School: School of Medicine Master of Mental Health – Art Therapy Program
Contact: Louise Leotta
Tel: +61 435 156 302 
Email: l.leotta@uq.edu.au
Website: www.uq.edu.au
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Murdoch University

Degree: Master of Creative Arts Therapies
School: School of Allied Health
Discipline: Counselling
Contact: Emma Gibbs
Tel: +618 9360 6000
Email: emma.gibbs@murdoch.edu.au
Website: murdoch.edu.au

Whitecliffe College

Degree: Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical)
Contact: Deborah Green, Head of School
Tel: +64 9 309 5970
Email: deborahg@whitecliffe.ac.nz
Address:
Level 2, 3 Osterley Way, Manukau City, Auckland
PO Box 8192 Symonds St, Auckland 1150, New Zealand
Website: www.whitecliffe.ac.nz

The University of Auckland

Degree: Master of Dance Movement Therapy
Contact: Dr. Becca Weber, Course Director
Tel: +64 9 373 7599 x 81776
Email: b.weber@auckland.ac.nz
Address:
Dance Studies Department
B201 Room 240K
Charles Nalden Lane (Between 6 & 10 Symonds St) Auckland 1010
Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Website: www.auckland.ac.nz

LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore

Degree: Master of Arts, Art Therapy
Contact: Ronald Lay
Email: ronald.lay@lasalle.edu.sg
Address: 1 McNally Street, Singapore 187940
Website: www.lasalle.edu.sg

University of Hong Kong

Degree: Master of Expressive Arts Therapy
School: Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences
Contact: Prof Rainbow Ho, Programme Director
Tel: +852 2831 5158
Email: tinho@hku.hk
Address:
Department of Social Work and Social Administration
Room 534, Jockey Club Tower, The Centennial Campus
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Website: www.socialwork.hku.hk