Course catalogue / Whitecliffe
Master of Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical)
- Qualification
- Master
- NZQF level
- 9
- Duration
- 2 Years, Distance with some in-person seminars + placements
- Indicative fees
- NZ$11,098/yr
- Location
- Auckland City Symonds Street Campus; Christchurch Campus
- Audience
- Domestic students
Entry requirements
PGDipCAT or equivalent level 8 qualification, or an undergraduate degree equivalent to level 7 plus relevant level 8 work experience. Must demonstrate competencies equivalent to Whitecliffe PGDip CAT, ability to study at level 9, and evidence of academic writing ability. Also requires Letter of Intent, three references, CV, and interview. International applicants must submit a self-introduction video and meet visa requirements.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6)
TOEFL iBT 625
“Meet English language requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide satisfactory evidence of proficiency in the English language, such as a minimum score of 625 on the TOEFL test or Academic score of 6.5 on the IELTS with no band score lower than 6”
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