MA Music Therapy
Course Overview
This two-year, full-time MA in Music Therapy prepares skilled musicians for professional practice as music therapists. Students learn to apply their musical abilities in therapeutic settings through extensive clinical placements and a rigorous curriculum focused on theory, research, and self-awareness. The programme develops socially conscious practitioners ready to contribute to the growing field of music therapy in Ireland and beyond.
Key Program Highlights
- Intensive clinical placements throughout the programme, often at diverse sites across Ireland
- Advanced training in translating high-level music skills into effective therapeutic techniques
- Strong foundation in music therapy theory, research methodologies, and cross-cultural sensitivity
- Focus on personal and professional development, including the use of self in therapeutic relationships
- Contribution to the expanding research base and professional practice of music therapy
Course Overview
This two-year, full-time MA in Music Therapy prepares skilled musicians for professional practice as music therapists. Students learn to apply their musical abilities in therapeutic settings through extensive clinical placements and a rigorous curriculum focused on theory, research, and self-awareness. The programme develops socially conscious practitioners ready to contribute to the growing field of music therapy in Ireland and beyond.
Key Program Highlights
- Intensive clinical placements throughout the programme, often at diverse sites across Ireland
- Advanced training in translating high-level music skills into effective therapeutic techniques
- Strong foundation in music therapy theory, research methodologies, and cross-cultural sensitivity
- Focus on personal and professional development, including the use of self in therapeutic relationships
- Contribution to the expanding research base and professional practice of music therapy
