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PostgraduateMA

Music Therapy

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, England
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2 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Anglia Ruskin University, the MA Music Therapy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Qualify to work as a music therapist in the UK and overseas on this accredited Masters degree in music therapy. Study in a centre of world-leading research and gain experience on clinical placements. We have been training music therapists since 1994 and were the first UK university to establish a music therapy Masters degree. We work closely with colleagues at the internationally renowned Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and a 82% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Music Therapy Foundations and Practice
Neuroscience and Psychophysiology of Music
Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning
Music Therapy with Specific Populations
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Psychodynamic and Humanistic Approaches in Music Therapy
Clinical Placement and Professional Practice
Dissertation in Music Therapy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,500£33,500
3 years£23,000£29,500£36,000
5 years£24,500£34,000£41,000
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
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