1. University of South Wales
  2. Program
  3. Masters
  4. MA Music Therapy

MA Music Therapy

3 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of South Wales

Program Overview

Do you want to become a music therapist The part-time MA Music Therapy course provides students with a unique opportunity to develop the skills necessary to become a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered music therapist.This highly experiential course provides students with training comprising of theoretical, clinical and musical experiences. Using an integrative approach that draws from contemporary music therapy work, you will be supported to develop your own therapeutic persona during the three years of the course. Clinical placements are at the heart of your music therapy training. Additionally, you will explore group processes and relate them to clinical practice, as well as working alongside students from other courses to boost your learning experience.

Program Key Stats

Rolling


Eligibility Criteria


6
1100
23

Additional Information & Requirements

The demands of the Music Therapy course and the Music Therapy profession require you to demonstrate a suitable level of life experience and maturity.You will usually require an undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study, an equivalent professional qualification, or extensive experience in a related field, plus evidence of substantial experience of musical practice, including exposure to and skill in utilising a variety of styles of music. We have a widening of access agenda that means we can map experiences against entry requirements if you do not have an undergraduate degree -- we welcome conversations about this entry pathway.Applicants must be able to perform on their main instrument or voice to a high standard equivalent to that of, for example, Grade 8 ABRSM. You need not have completed any formal examinations on your instrument(s). The reading of musical notation is not a requirement on this training. We value lived experience, musicality and diverse musical experiences on this training, recognising that there will be many musicians from eclectic backgrounds who will be interested in this training and bring richness and insight to the profession and workforce.

Career Options

  • work in colleges for students with learning disabilities
  • mainstream and special schools
  • statutory and Third Sector bodies or set up their own business as a music therapist
  1. University of South Wales
  2. Program
  3. Masters
  4. MA Music Therapy

MA Music Therapy

3 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of South Wales

Program Overview

Do you want to become a music therapist The part-time MA Music Therapy course provides students with a unique opportunity to develop the skills necessary to become a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered music therapist.This highly experiential course provides students with training comprising of theoretical, clinical and musical experiences. Using an integrative approach that draws from contemporary music therapy work, you will be supported to develop your own therapeutic persona during the three years of the course. Clinical placements are at the heart of your music therapy training. Additionally, you will explore group processes and relate them to clinical practice, as well as working alongside students from other courses to boost your learning experience.

Program Key Stats

Rolling


Eligibility Criteria


6
1100
23

Additional Information & Requirements

The demands of the Music Therapy course and the Music Therapy profession require you to demonstrate a suitable level of life experience and maturity.You will usually require an undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study, an equivalent professional qualification, or extensive experience in a related field, plus evidence of substantial experience of musical practice, including exposure to and skill in utilising a variety of styles of music. We have a widening of access agenda that means we can map experiences against entry requirements if you do not have an undergraduate degree -- we welcome conversations about this entry pathway.Applicants must be able to perform on their main instrument or voice to a high standard equivalent to that of, for example, Grade 8 ABRSM. You need not have completed any formal examinations on your instrument(s). The reading of musical notation is not a requirement on this training. We value lived experience, musicality and diverse musical experiences on this training, recognising that there will be many musicians from eclectic backgrounds who will be interested in this training and bring richness and insight to the profession and workforce.

Career Options

  • learning disabilities
  • mainstream and special schools
  • statutory and Third Sector bodies or set up their own business as a music therapist

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