Music Therapy
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Achieve your ambitions on the only course of its kind in the Midlands and North of England • Choose an innovative masters degree which places music and musicianship at the heart of your learning and focuses on an integrative approach to practice • Integrate theory with practical experience: you’ll spend a significant amount of your time on placement • Learn from our experienced and enthusiastic tutors who continue to practise professionally as music therapists • Broaden your perspectives through inter-professional learning with other arts therapists • Benefit from our flexible and convenient study modes so that you can balance your learning with your other commitments
Key highlights
- Only course of its kind in the Midlands and North of England
- Music and musicianship placed at the heart of learning
- Integrative approach to music therapy practice
- Significant amount of time spent on placement
- Taught by tutors who practise professionally as music therapists
- Inter-professional learning alongside other arts therapists
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject; or above
- Additional condition: portfolio — Your portfolio Following application submission, applicants will be asked to submit an online portfolio.
- Additional condition: interview — The portfolio element of your application must be submitted and passed in order for you to be shortlisted for interview.
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Music Therapist
- Arts Therapist
- NHS Music Therapist
- Community Music Therapist
- Special Educational Needs Music Therapist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £14,490 for the full course | International: £20,520 for the full course
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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