Study programme code

LTLTM.LT

Study programme administrator

Marika Ratnik

MER study programme code

0000000004

version code

LTLTM/27

School / college

LT - School of Natural Sciences and Health

Study programme title in Est.

Loovteraapiad

study programme title in Engl.

Creative Arts Therapies

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Health and Welfare

Study programme group

health care

Study programme subgroup

Therapy and rehabilitation

Nominal study period (in semesters)

6

Access conditions

Bachelor’s degree in Creative Arts Therapies or an equivalent qualification, show more...
which includes Health and psychology training, Creative preparation relevant to the chosen specialism (e.g., music school, art school, or dance school); Core training in the specialism (at least 16 ECTS credits in subjects related to Art Therapy or Dance and Movement Therapy) and prior work experience with children, young people, or adults.
Entrance examination.
Language proficiency: Estonian: Minimum B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).English: Minimum B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In the event that an applicant lacks the required professional competence in the volume specified for the compensatory module, the student must complete the missing compensatory module courses during their first year of Master's studies, in addition to the regular curriculum.

Degrees conferred

terviseteaduse magister (kunstiteraapiad)

Study programme aims and objectives

To provide the learner with opportunities to acquire the competencies of a creative arts therapist, including: show more...

- acquisition of systemic knowledge of creative arts therapies theories and evidence-based practices;
- possesses the knowledge and skills for the psychotherapeutic, functional, palliative, recreational, and diagnostic application of arts therapies across diverse target groups, and holds in-depth knowledge in a specific area of specialization within arts therapies;
- development of skills for conducting research, as well as the ability to write and critically evaluate scientific texts;
- understanding creative arts therapies within a broader healthcare and social context;
- development of the capacity to identify and define one's own needs for ongoing professional development.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- The graduate:
- possesses a systematic overview of the links between health and creativity, show more...
as well as the core concepts, theories, fields of application, and research in creative arts therapies;

- - has the knowledge and skills for the psychotherapeutic, functional, palliative, recreational, and diagnostic application of the arts for various target groups, alongside in-depth knowledge in a specific field of creative arts therapy specialization;
- - is capable of planning and critically analyzing therapeutic activities and evaluating their outcomes;
- - is aware of the ethical aspects of their professional practice and is able to base their work planning on evidence-based professional practice;

- - possesses knowledge of the healthcare system’s organization and has practical work experience as a member of a multidisciplinary team within healthcare, rehabilitation, social welfare, and/or educational institutions;

- - is proficient in conducting research and is able to critically evaluate professional research publications;

- - is able to identify individual needs for personal development and professional growth required to continue studies at the doctoral level;

- - is skilled in communicating with diverse client groups, is able to present reasoned arguments in professional discussions, and can address discipline-specific topics within a broader healthcare and social context.

Graduation requirements

To complete the curriculum, the student must complete the programme in the prescribed volume, including passing all compulsory subjects and the master thesis show more...

Students who have not graduated from a school with Estonian as the language of instruction, or who have only partially completed their studies in Estonian, are required to achieve Estonian language proficiency at C1 level. For students admitted from 2016 onwards, at least one subject-specific English language course must be completed during their studies.