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PostgraduateMA

Dance Movement Psychotherapy

University of Roehampton
London, England
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2 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£5,625Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MA Dance Movement Psychotherapy at University of Roehampton. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. This course is designed for people who have prior dance experience and professional or volunteering experience with people in need, and would like to practise as a dance movement psychotherapist. Dance movement psychotherapy is a relational process in which a client and therapist engage in an empathetic creative process using body movement and dance to assist the integration of emotional, cognitive, physical, social and spiritual aspects of self. We believe that focusing on the creative potential of individuals in a relationship creates a sound ethical basis for psychotherapeutic work.... International tuition fees are £11,250 per year, home/UK fees are £5,625 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Dance Movement Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice
Psychotherapeutic Relationships and Therapeutic Alliance
Movement Analysis and Body-Based Assessment
Group Dynamics and Facilitating Group Sessions
Clinical Practice and Case Formulation
Research Methods and Evidence in Arts Therapies
Professional Practice and Ethical Frameworks
Dissertation in Dance Movement Psychotherapy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementSpecific entry requirements Applicants will normally be required to hold a good honours degree (third class or above); in most cases this will be in a dance-related discipline or a clinically related discipline such as Dance, Psychology, Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing, or Social Work etc. Alternatively graduate level professional qualifications in appropriate disciplines such as Dance, Drama, Performing Arts, Occupational Therapy, Probation Officers, or Social Work, are also accepted. Inter

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,250

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£22,500

Home Student Fee

£5,625

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
10%Studying
11%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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