MA Dramatherapy Program By University of Roehampton, London |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

33,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA Dramatherapy programme at Roehampton offers a ritual theatre form of dramatherapy. Influenced by key theatrical figures and explored from anthropological, political, psychological perspectives, the programme offers a clearly structured developmental learning process mirroring the clinical application of dramatherapy at various levels. The programme offers theatre skills, movement, working with stories and myths, Grotowski’s paratheatrical techniques, crafting theatres of the psyche, working with our own internal dramas and the use of ‘rites of passage’ within ritual theatre. There are opportunities to work with other art forms and to learn different theoretical perspectives through embodied learning. On this programme, you will learn to facilitate an in-depth therapeutic process for a range of client groups, and devise therapeutic performances and workshops.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA Dramatherapy programme at Roehampton offers a ritual theatre form of dramatherapy. Influenced by key theatrical figures and explored from anthropological, political, psychological perspectives, the programme offers a clearly structured developmental learning process mirroring the clinical application of dramatherapy at various levels. The programme offers theatre skills, movement, working with stories and myths, Grotowski’s paratheatrical techniques, crafting theatres of the psyche, working with our own internal dramas and the use of ‘rites of passage’ within ritual theatre. There are opportunities to work with other art forms and to learn different theoretical perspectives through embodied learning. On this programme, you will learn to facilitate an in-depth therapeutic process for a range of client groups, and devise therapeutic performances and workshops.

Admission requirements

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  • Graduate level professional qualifications in appropriate disciplines such as Occupational Therapy, Probation or Social Work are also accepted.
  • A minimum of one year prior clinical experience.
  • A sustained engagement with drama and theatre and competent theatrical skills.
  • Appropriate personal qualities such as emotional literacy and an ability to be self-aware and open.
  • Two references; normally one of these should be able to comment on the applicant’s academic suitability and the other the applicant’s professional/personal suitability for the programme.
  • Evidence of experience, maturity and personal robustness.
  • Further information for applicants.
  • We also offer 20 week evening foundation courses which provide a broad oultine and introduction in the arts and play therapies.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

20,000 GBP
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International Students

33,000 GBP
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