Postgraduate Diploma in Art Therapy and Community Art

100% Online and Blended

GENERAL INFORMATION

Introduction

The Postgraduate Diploma in Art Therapy and Community Art is the second level of training in art therapy. It lasts nine months (from October to June) and consists of 30 ECTS, equivalent to 753 hours (including both class time and independent study).

As its name suggests, it includes both the psychotherapeutic application of art, through art therapy, and its use for social development and transformation, through community art.

The learning process includes group dynamics and exploration of the creative process, as well as theoretical sessions in psychology, psychotherapy, art therapy, and art. The course is offered both in a blended format and a 100% Online.

The faculty is international in nature and is composed of practicing art therapists, psychologists, psychotherapists, artists, and artivists.

Access

Structure

The program combines theoretical and practical training from a relational, psychodynamic, and community-based approach. Throughout the postgraduate course, subjects are progressively structured to support both personal and professional development, integrating art therapy, community art, and psychological foundations.

The training is offered in both blended and 100% online formats, maintaining in both cases an experiential methodology and continuous group work.

Certification and ECTS

The postgraduate program lasts one academic year and consists of 30 ECTS credits. It is the second level of Metàfora’s full training in art therapy and is equivalent to the first year of the Master’s Degree in Art Therapy. Together with the Master’s and the Introductory Course, it completes the 120 ECTS recommended by the Asociación Profesional Española de Arteterapeutas, also taking into account international bodies such as the British Association of Art Therapists and the American Art Therapy Association.

Upon completion of the course, and provided that at least 80% of classes have been attended, students receive a diploma and an academic transcript. Assessment is comprehensive and continuous, combining evaluation of academic performance with personal and professional development throughout the training process. The possible assessment outcomes are: Pass, Fail, or Not Attended.

“This experience transformed both my personal journey and my professional path. I now understand art as a powerful tool for connection and change.”

Emma T., Germany

Why take the postgraduate?

This training provides a solid foundation in art therapy and community art, integrating the use of art both in therapeutic support and in processes of social development and transformation. Through an experiential methodology, the postgraduate program fosters personal and professional growth, group and community work, and the integration of art as a tool for intervention and change.

Who is this program aimed at?

This training is aimed at professionals in the fields of the arts, education, health, and social care, as well as anyone interested in art as a tool for self-awareness and personal growth.

Each year, Metàfora brings together a community of students from diverse nationalities across all five continents, whose cultural diversity characterizes and enriches the learning experience.

“I was able to integrate the training into my daily life thanks to the blended format, while still benefiting from meaningful in-person encounters.”

Hannah S., Ireland

Calendars and Schedules

The Postgraduate Diploma in Art Therapy and Community Art has a duration of one academic year (9 months), from October 2, 2026 to June 20, 2027.

Classes take place within established time slots, and the detailed schedule will be provided to students before the start of the course.

Blended format:

Classes are held online every Friday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, plus one weekend per month, with Saturdays in person from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Sundays online from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Online format:

Classes take place every Friday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, plus one weekend per month during the same hours.

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Fees and Discount

10% OFF until September 5th

with the 10% OFF discount	without the discount
(TOTAL) 3955 € (includes the reservation fee)	(TOTAL) 4395 € (includes the reservation fee)

The reservation fee is deducted from the total cost of the course.

The discount will only be applied if the full course fee is paid.

Payment in installments

Payment in 3 installments	Payment in 6 installments
Reservation fee 980€	Reservation fee 980€
Installment 0 (required to be eligible for payment in installments) 1300€	Installment 0 (required to be eligible for payment in installments) 1300€
Installments 1, 2 and 3 December / February / April (bimonthly) 740,3€	Installments 1–6 November to April (monthly) 380,7€