MA Dramatherapy 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Anglia Ruskin University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

18,400 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This full-time two-year Masters degree will introduce you to a range of approaches in dramatherapy through lectures, workshops, case discussions, theoretical studies and clinical placements.

You will be trained in a variety of dramatherapy techniques with a focus on therapeutic theatre, the use of story in dramatherapy, projective tools, improvisational and developmental approaches. The therapeutic relationship and the psychodynamic understanding of that relationship is a core aspect of the training as is the intercultural dimension of the client/therapist relationship.

Our experiential teaching will focus on on the intentional use of drama, creativity and the imagination for therapeutic aims as well as linking theory to practice. Regular experiential dramatherapy groups and supervisory spaces will provide opportunities to reflect on your clinical experiences and the process of becoming a dramatherapist.

You’ll have the opportunity to enrich your learning by working alongside our MA Music Therapy students on some shared modules.

Your clinical placements could be in community settings, schools, hospitals or care homes and will give you valuable experience of working in a variety of staff teams including multidisciplinary teams and is great preparation for employment.

There are just 15 places available on our Masters in Dramatherapy, so you’ll learn as part of a small group and benefit from valuable placement opportunities. Places are filled in order of acceptance after which, if your application is successful, you will be offered a place on a waiting list.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This full-time two-year Masters degree will introduce you to a range of approaches in dramatherapy through lectures, workshops, case discussions, theoretical studies and clinical placements.

You will be trained in a variety of dramatherapy techniques with a focus on therapeutic theatre, the use of story in dramatherapy, projective tools, improvisational and developmental approaches. The therapeutic relationship and the psychodynamic understanding of that relationship is a core aspect of the training as is the intercultural dimension of the client/therapist relationship.

Our experiential teaching will focus on on the intentional use of drama, creativity and the imagination for therapeutic aims as well as linking theory to practice. Regular experiential dramatherapy groups and supervisory spaces will provide opportunities to reflect on your clinical experiences and the process of becoming a dramatherapist.

You’ll have the opportunity to enrich your learning by working alongside our MA Music Therapy students on some shared modules.

Your clinical placements could be in community settings, schools, hospitals or care homes and will give you valuable experience of working in a variety of staff teams including multidisciplinary teams and is great preparation for employment.

There are just 15 places available on our Masters in Dramatherapy, so you’ll learn as part of a small group and benefit from valuable placement opportunities. Places are filled in order of acceptance after which, if your application is successful, you will be offered a place on a waiting list.

Admission Requirements

7+
3.2+
Usually an honours degree classification (or equivalent) in drama, performing arts or a related subject. Evidence of sustained engagement with drama in a variety of forms (theatre, movement, performance).
A sustained period (one year or equivalent) of relevant clinical/field work experience, preferably with children, adults or older people in a caring capacity, including in teaching, social work, mental health and community drama in a professional or voluntary capacity. Relevant motivation, maturity and ability to reflect on self in relation to others. Appropriate knowledge of and understanding of the dramatherapy field.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 7.0 (Academic level with no individual score being lower than 6.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. It is strongly recommended that applicants do not attend for interview until they are approaching this score, as this may adversely affect their ability to participate fully in the interview procedures.
To receive an offer of a place on this course you must be successful at interview.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required. You will also be required to register with the Online Update Service. A satisfactory Occupational Health clearance will also be required.
Two satisfactory references are required. These should be from relevant clinical experience (paid employment or voluntary) and/or academic if recent graduate and/or other professional.

24 Months
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,700 GBP
International
18,400 GBP

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