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PostgraduateMA

Music Therapy

University of South Wales
Newport (Wales), Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£1,940Per Year (Home)
£1,940Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of South Wales, the MA Music Therapy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Newport (Wales), Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. Our MA Music Therapy course is the only blended learning course running in the UK. It is designed to be accessible and broaden access to the Music Therapy profession. We want to support you to develop into the Music Therapist that is the right fit for you and your clients. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Music Therapy Theory and Practice
Psychoacoustics and Human Development
Clinical Assessment and Formulation
Therapeutic Communication and Relationship Building
Research Methods in Music Therapy
Evidence-Based Interventions across Client Populations
Professional Practice and Ethical Frameworks
Music Therapy Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementUndergraduate degree in relevant field or equivalent professional qualification or extensive experience in related field, plus substantial musical practice experience

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£1,940

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Part-time fees are per 20 credits. 60 credits per year, 180 credits total. Home student fee shown; international fee not stated on page

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£23,000£28,500£33,000
5 years£26,000£33,500£38,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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Lydon Hodges Bursary

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based263 days left

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Digital Hardship Fund 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Music Therapy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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