MSc Music Therapy

UK Students should normally have:

• any honours degree or equivalent;
• a high standard of practical musicianship and flexibility on at least one instrument (for single-line instrumentalists or singers, proficiency on an harmonic instrument is also required) and
• relevant experience with people in the community, education or health settings.

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On graduation you will be eligible for registration with HCPC, and will be qualified to apply for work in organisations such as the NHS, education, charitable bodies, social services, or in the private sector. Music therapists are employed throughout the health, education and community sectors. Registered music therapists are eligible for full membership of the British Association for Music Therapy. Most of our graduates have found employment within care homes, schools, the NHS, and charities. Many others have become successful freelance practitioners.

Year One

• Practice Placement 1 (30 credits)
• Interdisciplinary Studies 1 (30 credits)
• Therapeutic Skills and Interpersonal Learning (30 credits)
• Research Methods (30 credits)

Year Two

• Practice Placement 2 (30 credits)
• Interdisciplinary Studies 2 and Interpersonal Learning (30 credits)
• Professional project (60 credits)