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Master of Creative Arts Therapy (MC-CAT) // Entry and participation requirements

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Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

  • a bachelor degree or equivalent; or at least six years of documented relevant work experience; AND 
  • a written proposal; and 
  • a portfolio; and 
  • an interview (shortlisted applicants only).

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

  • prior academic achievement; or documented relevant work experience; AND
  • the written proposal; and 
  • the portfolio; and 
  • performance in an interview (shortlisted applicants only). 

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.


4. Applicants are required to satisfy the University’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

Notes:

  • Details for the written proposal, portfolio and interview (shortlisted applicants only) can be found on the Fine Arts and Music Study website https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/study-with-us 
  • Successful applicants will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check and current police check and these must remain current for the duration of the course. 

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

Inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete this course that must be met by all students. For information on the inherent requirements specific to this course contact the course/program coordinator. In some circumstances reasonable adjustments may be available to enable students to meet these requirements while still preserving the academic integrity of the university's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. 

Students who have a disability which may prevent them from participating in tasks involving these inherent academic requirements are encouraged to contact Student Equity and Disability Services: https://students.unimelb.edu.au/student-support/student-equity-and-disability-support 

Last updated: 17 January 2025