Art Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies (MA) at Concordia University Montréal

Concordia University Montréal

Canada, Montreal West

University Rank:#465

The Art Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies (MA) is a Master degree offered by Concordia University Montréal on the Sir George Williams (SGW) campus in Montreal West, Canada. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the Sir George Williams (SGW) campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The tuition fee is USD 13,736 / year, and the next intake is available from September 1, 2026.

About Art Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies (MA)

Program overview

The MA in Creative Arts Therapies, Art Therapy option, allows you to combine your passion for art with therapeutic work. Art therapists look at how visual imagery can help people overcome psychological issues and address emotional difficulties in ways that spoken language cannot. You will develop wide-reaching applications for art therapy, working directly with clients alongside departmental supervisors. Placement opportunities include hospitals and health care institutions, community centres, geriatric facilities, and schools. The Art Therapy option is a professional program that meets the education standards set by the Canadian Art Therapy Association.

Disciplines

Faculty of Fine Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Art Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies (MA) at Concordia University Montréal

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 24 credits in visual arts (18 credit in studio arts and 6 credits in art history, art theory, art education or approved equivalents); 24 credits in psychology (must include courses in Introductory, Developmental and Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Personality, and Research Methodology, or approved equivalents); and An Introduction to Art Therapy (3 credits).
Overall grade average of B or better is expected.
Previous work experience in a clinical, rehabilitative or educational setting is expected.
Direct experience with the therapeutic process is highly desirable.
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

English Requirements

PTEMin 61
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

English Program Requirements

English language Requirements

IELTS

Scores below 6.0: No Admission

Art History (MA):Minimum overall score of 7.0 and no part under 6.5

Art History (PhD):Minimum overall score of 7.5 and no part under 6.5

Film and Moving Images (MA):Minimum overall score of 7.0 and no part under 6.5

Film and Moving Images (PhD):Minimum overall score of 7.5 and no part under 6.5

TOEFL

Scores below 80: No Admission

Art History (MA):Minimum overall score of 95 and no part under 20 in each of the four components

Art History (PhD)

:Minimum overall score of 106 and no part under 20 in each of the four components

Film and Moving Images (MA):Minimum overall score of 95 and no part under 20 in each of the four components

Film and Moving Images (PhD):Minimum overall score of 106 and no part under 20 in each of the four components

DTE

No English language courses required.

Score above 120

Some programs require a higher minimum score. See below.

Some programs offer admission with additional English language courses as determined by a Concordia University placement test. Please contact the Department to confirm your program’s requirements.:

Art History (PhD):Score above 125

Art History (MA):Score above 125

Film and Moving Images (MA):Score above 125

Film and Moving Images (PhD):Score above 125

PTE:

For more information on the test, or to register: pearsonpte.com.

PEARSON	Admission condition
61 or higher and no part under 53	No English language courses required.
Between 52 and 60 or any part under 53	Some programs offer admission with additional English language courses as determined by a Concordia University placement test. Please contact the Department to confirm your program’s requirements.
Scores below 52: No Admission

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

13,736 / year

Art Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies (MA) at Concordia University Montréal

Concordia University Montréal

Canada, Montreal West