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PostgraduateMSc

Music Therapy

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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2 yearsDuration
£17,225Per Year (Intl)
£9,485Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, the MSc Music Therapy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Are you a musician and interested in working with people? Music Therapy may be the career for you. This course will be of interest to people who, aside from a high level of musicianship, are interested in helping people with a wide range of needs. International tuition fees are £17,225 per year, home/UK fees are £9,485 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 £23,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Music Therapy Practice and Ethics
Neurological Foundations of Music Therapy
Assessment and Treatment Planning
Clinical Psychology for Music Therapists
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Music Therapy with Diverse Populations
Advanced Clinical Skills and Supervision
Dissertation in Music Therapy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementMusic Therapy (MSc): Entry requirements and how to apply Entry requirements We welcome enquiries and applications from people interested in how music, persons and health interact. Applicants usually hold an honours degree or a comparable professional qualification. Valuing music in your own life and showing an interest in what music can offer in relationship with others, is important. We are interested in flexible musicianship and a fundamental ability to listen openly to your own and others’ mu

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,225

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£34,450

Home Student Fee

£9,485

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Work & Study
55%Professional Jobs
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About Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

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