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PostgraduateMSc

Dramatherapy

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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2 yearsDuration
£16,725Per Year (Intl)
£21,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MSc Dramatherapy at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This new MSc Dramatherapy is the first of its kind in Scotland and the only opportunity to engage in accredited training as a Dramatherapist here. It offers a rewarding and creative approach to working with others and is an exciting development in the life of the profession in Scotland. This full-time course leads to eligibility to register with the Health and Care Processions Council (HCPC) and use the protected title of ‘Dramatherapist’. International tuition fees are £16,725 per year, home/UK fees are £9,210 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Dramatherapy Theory and Practice
Psychological Foundations for Therapeutic Practice
Drama Techniques and Embodied Expression
Group Dramatherapy and Facilitation
Research Methods and Critical Inquiry
Clinical Practice and Professional Development
Therapeutic Relationship and Ethics in Dramatherapy
Dissertation in Dramatherapy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementDramatherapy (MSc): Entry requirements and how to apply The course will help you build on your interpersonal, facilitation and creative skills to develop new competencies as you work towards professional registration as a dramatherapist. Graduates are eligible for registration with the HCPC as Registered Dramatherapists and are eligible for full membership of the British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth). Entry requirements and how to apply Entry requirements UK honours degree or equivalent

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,725

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£33,450

Home Student Fee

£9,210

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£17,500£21,000£28,000
3 years£14,500£19,500£27,500
5 years£20,500£26,500£32,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Work & Study
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

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