MA Music Therapy 36 months Postgraduate Program By UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

8,100 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Why study music therapy?

If you believe in music's power to foster connection, expression, and creativity—and feel inspired to explore it further—this course is for you. This three-year, part-time master's course is designed for musicians who want to make a real impact through music therapy. 

You don't need formal music qualifications or a degree, but you should have substantial musical experience and be able to show this at the interview. 

You'll need an intuitive and expressive connection with at least one instrument or your voice (including rap, if preferred). While harmonic support on piano, keyboard, or guitar is useful, it's not essential. 

If you don't have a degree, we'll assess your ability to study at a master's level.

Why UWE Bristol?

With a strong focus on experiential learning and improvisation, this course is informed by psychodynamic and person-centred principles and equips you with the clinical, theoretical, and practical skills needed to enter the profession. 

You'll develop an improvisational approach and gain experience in both individual and group music therapy practice. 

In the first year, you'll work with children and adolescents, the second year focuses on adults, and the third year explores more complex areas, such as palliative care, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), and forensic services.

This flexible programme allows you to study while working. You'll learn from experienced tutors and research staff with strong connections within the profession. Regular visiting lecturers provide insights from a broad range of practice. 

The course leads to registration as a music therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Where will it take me?

Graduates go on to work in areas such as the NHS, education, social services, charities, prisons, and private practice. You'll be fully equipped for a rewarding career in music therapy, using music to support people of all ages and backgrounds in a variety of settings. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Why study music therapy?

If you believe in music's power to foster connection, expression, and creativity—and feel inspired to explore it further—this course is for you. This three-year, part-time master's course is designed for musicians who want to make a real impact through music therapy. 

You don't need formal music qualifications or a degree, but you should have substantial musical experience and be able to show this at the interview. 

You'll need an intuitive and expressive connection with at least one instrument or your voice (including rap, if preferred). While harmonic support on piano, keyboard, or guitar is useful, it's not essential. 

If you don't have a degree, we'll assess your ability to study at a master's level.

Why UWE Bristol?

With a strong focus on experiential learning and improvisation, this course is informed by psychodynamic and person-centred principles and equips you with the clinical, theoretical, and practical skills needed to enter the profession. 

You'll develop an improvisational approach and gain experience in both individual and group music therapy practice. 

In the first year, you'll work with children and adolescents, the second year focuses on adults, and the third year explores more complex areas, such as palliative care, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), and forensic services.

This flexible programme allows you to study while working. You'll learn from experienced tutors and research staff with strong connections within the profession. Regular visiting lecturers provide insights from a broad range of practice. 

The course leads to registration as a music therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Where will it take me?

Graduates go on to work in areas such as the NHS, education, social services, charities, prisons, and private practice. You'll be fully equipped for a rewarding career in music therapy, using music to support people of all ages and backgrounds in a variety of settings. 

Admission Requirements

6.5+

It is recommended that applicants have:

  • a good undergraduate degree with professional music skills
  • a high level of practical performance in any musical tradition, including digital technologies and a particular interest in live improvisation
  • sufficient skills to be able to provide harmonic support
  • experience of working in relevant areas such as Health or Education (including voluntary work)
  • personal skills suited to working as a therapist
  • wide reading on the subject of music therapy
  • the ability and strong commitment to follow a personally demanding part-time course.

Selection

If successful at this stage, you'll be invited to a face-to-face interview and audition at Glenside Campus. If you live overseas or have exceptional circumstances, we can arrange this to be done remotely. We'll provide you with guidance on how to prepare for the interview and audition.

Before you start your course, you'll be required to complete:

  • an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
  • a Health Check.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
7,150 GBP
International
8,100 GBP

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