ARTS-MEDICINE PROGRAMME
Overview

Knightsbridge University offers a unique programme in Arts-Medicine, allowing prospective students to enroll for particular purposes, at certificate, diploma or degree levels.

As an independent, international University, Knightsbridge facilitates students in having their work recognized by local, national and international authorities in the various practices of Arts-Medicine.

There are many associations and societies across the globe that have deep interests in the theory and practice of Arts-Medicine. Examples of practices are:

Art Therapy
Play Therapy
Dance Therapy
Poetry Therapy and Bibliotherapy
Music Therapy
Holistic Therapy

Arts-Medicine therapies are usually formulated under the auspices of national and international associations and societies that give shape and substance to the various practices.

The individual who wishes to become a practising member of one of these associations normally has to fulfill a schedule of requirements. These requirements are usually set by the association itself. Knightsbridge University offers the individual who sets out on such a course of recognition the opportunity to earn the association’s recognition as well as a degree in the field required.

Prospective students need to establish the following:

The particular practice to be followed, e.g. dance therapy, performing arts therapy, holistic therapy, music therapy, poetry therapy

The requirements of the association or society with whom the student wishes to register

The requirements set out by national authorities in respect of a licence to practice, where applicable

The level of academic award that is sought.

There are thus two aspects of study to be followed: the contextual requirement and the academic engagement. Knightsbridge University is able to offer the latter on a non-residential basis, whereas the associative prerogative remains the individual’s choice.

The Arts-Medicine Programme offers prospective students the following advice:

Many associations require a didactic study as part of the requirement for registration as a practicing member. Knightsbridge validates this aspect of the student’s education and work. So far as practical supervision, peer review, institutional exposure and personal proficiency are concerned, Knightsbridge University requires the student to nominate a local committee of two mentors who will support the student’s practical progress, and report to the University on the progress made. Knightsbridge reserves the right to scrutinize the suitability of the mentors with regard to leading the student’s practical progress. These mentors are paid an honorarium by the University. The University nominates a programme supervisor for each student, whose task it is to make sure that the requirements, as set out by the relevant association, are correctly and fully presented. The association determines whether or not its requirements have been met.

The level of the didactic study is negotiated between the University and the student according to the student’s present level of education, acknowledgement of prior learning and qualifications. The evidence of didactic study is by means of overview of literature, for certificate or diploma purposes, or by mini-thesis, thesis or dissertation for degree purposes. This written work is examined by Knightsbridge University faculty, internally, and an external examiner.

Size of programme

A maximum of 20 students are admitted to the academic programme in any one year.

Possible levels of achievement

Certification at association level
Registration at association level
Either of these and a Diploma in the relevant field
Either of these and a Bachelor’s degree
Either of these and an Honours degree
Either of these and a Masters degree
Either of these and a Doctoral degree

The procedure

Approach the association or society of your choice that represents the practice you wish to follow and get, in writing, the steps you need to take for recognition as practitioner in the field of your choice, as set out by that association.

Decide whether you can fulfill the requirements independently, or whether you choose to have Knightsbridge University’s assistance for certification, diploma or earned degree in the relevant field.

Approach Knightsbridge University for registration as student.

The benefits of registering at Knightsbridge University.

Your registration with the association of your choice will be guided and supported by faculty who are experienced in fulfilling the kind of registration you wish to achieve.

Your work may result in a diploma or earned degree award

You do not have any residential requirements for the diploma or earned degree award.

You set the time frame for submission of requirement

You set the time frame for submission of academic work

The academic component

The academic component has the following requirements:

Point of entry

This is based on prior experience and existing qualifications. A diploma does not require a first qualification. The usual steps for progression of degrees are: Bachelors (matriculation certificate normally precedes the first degree), Honours, Masters, Doctorate. Each application will be assessed on its own merits by the University’s Admission Committee. Prospective students are encouraged to submit proposals for structuring the required curriculum.

Overview of literature and research

For each level, an appropriate amount of literature overview and research needs to be shown by the student. Knightsbridge assists the student by establishing a reading programme, the formulation of a problem or topic that requires research, and an approach to the written report of the research.

Description of diploma requirements (recommended time-frame of 1 year)

A report of 14,000 – 18,000 words on a practicum supported by a relevant bibliography.

Description of degree requirements

Bachelors (recommended time frame of 2 years minimum, 3 years maximum)

Selection of main subjects, secondary subjects and readings in these subjects. Essays, articles and long research paper that incorporates the necessary literature overview. A typical Bachelors degree in one of the Arts-Medicine therapies would include the following:
History and development of the specified therapy
Key thinkers, practitioners and concepts of the specified therapy
Related therapies
Techniques of the specified therapy
Applications and contexts of the specified therapy
Bio-psychological aspects (where applicable)
Critical aspects
Current problems
Creative strategies for the future

Honours ( recommnended time frame of 1 year minimum, 2 years maximum)

4 to 5 topics relevant to the student’s context, addressed by a portfolio of work on each topic. The portfolio should include bibliographies, practical reports, essays and research papers.

Masters (recommended time frame of 1year mimimum, 2 years maximum)

A thesis of 20,000 to 35,000 words

Doctorate(recommended time frame of 2 years)

A thesis of 25,000 to 45,000 words.

Fee Structure