Ikon Institute of Australia

Bachelor of Arts Therapy

Ikon Institute of Australia
Duration
3 yearsfull-time(part-time available)
Study mode
Online, On-campus
Next start date
May

Why study this course

  • Take the first step towards a career as an Art Therapist with this course by building a foundation of knowledge that will prepare you for the further study required for registration
  • Learn to help individuals who may struggle with traditional talking therapies to express themselves through creative activity
  • Gain real-world, hands-on experience by work placement in the industry

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Recognition

Students enrolled in this program may be eligible to apply for Tier membership with the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA).

Entry requirements

Pathway options include:

  • Applicants with recent Senior Secondary Education: Completion of Year 12 or equivalent (within the last 2 years) with a minimum ATAR of 65; OR
  • Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study: Successful completion of a VET qualification at Diploma level or higher; OR
  • Applicants with Higher Education (HE) study: Successful completion (or partial completion) of a higher education qualification; OR
  • Applicants with work/life experience: Applicants who have not met any of the above, may gain entry based on professional work experience and/or non-formal courses. These applicants must submit a written admissions statement outlining their reasons for wanting to study
  • International applicants must have an English Language Proficiency score of IELTS 6.5

Where is this course offered?

Available campuses

  • Melbourne
  • Sydney
Online study also available

The course duration and available study modes can vary depending on the campus.

Enquire with Ikon Institute of Australia or visit their website to find out more about your study options.

What you’ll learn

In this course you will learn about:

  • Integrative systems of health and wellbeing
  • Arts modalities in therapy
  • Ethics and politics in psychotherapy
  • Wellbeing and distress
  • Creativity and mental health
  • Psychotherapy and different client populations

Enquire with Ikon Institute of Australia or visit their website to find out more about the course content, units, and what you’ll learn.

Course price

The course price can vary depending on a few factors, including:

  • Whether the institution offers subsidies, concessions, or government loans and your eligibility to receive them
  • Your previous study and work experience
  • Your unit selections

Enquire with Ikon Institute of Australia or visit their website to find out more about the course price for you.

What to know before you apply

To help you decide if this is the right course for you, Ikon Institute of Australia can provide you with more information about:

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to get credit or RPL for some units of this course based on your previous studies and work experience. This means the duration of the course may be reduced.

Work placement

Work placement gives you invaluable real-life skills, so you graduate ready to step into a job.

This course includes 360 hours of placement.


Enquire with Ikon Institute of Australia or visit their website to find out more about credit, RPL, or work placement.

Support and delivery

When you study with Ikon Institute of Australia you will:

  • Complete an orientation program prior to your first week, where you will become familiar with the campus and facilities, and learn about what resources are available
  • Receive support from a Student Experience Team who provide guidance and support relating to any student or campus
  • Have access to academic support throughout your studies
  • Have access to free counselling sessions to support you with personal challenges during your studies

Find out more about this course

Ikon Institute of Australia

Bachelor of Arts Therapy

You may wish to discuss the following with Ikon Institute of Australia:

  • Course price
  • Study options available at your campus
  • Prior Recognition of Learning (RPL)
  • Support with sourcing placements
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Find out more about this course


Ikon Institute of Australia

Bachelor of Arts Therapy

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