MA Music Therapy

The Music Therapy Masters (MA) course offered by the University of Derby is a vibrant and dynamic course that offers students the opportunity to experience the world of therapeutic practices in a highly creative and innovative way. This course will instil in students a deep understanding of how music can impact individual's mental, emotional and physical wellbeing positively. Course Content: The course begins with a comprehensive introduction to music therapy and progresses to enhance your therapeutic understanding, music skills, self-awareness and ability to work collaboratively. It further deepens your knowledge in theory and practice of music therapy through various theoretical perspectives, observations and placements. The course also integrates research methodologies, enabling you to undertake a small-scale research project in the second year individual to your interests or a literature-based study. Key Modules: The course comprises various modules such as Introduction to Music Therapy Part 1 and 2, Music Therapy Major Project, Music Therapy placement and supervision, Music Therapy theory and practice, Research methods, and Music skills and group experience.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Future Careers: After completion of the course, students can register as a music therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and to become eligible to work in a range of educational and health contexts with children and adults in individual and group settings.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.