MA Music Therapy
Course Overview
This Music Therapy programme transforms skilled musicians into accredited therapists, equipping them to practice within the NHS, education, and private sectors. The training is grounded in psychoanalytic principles and clinical improvisation, focusing on the therapeutic relationship to support clients of all ages facing diverse challenges. A core component involves mandatory personal therapy and extensive clinical placements to foster both professional competence and deep self-awareness.
Key Program Highlights
- Eligibility to apply for HCPC registration upon completion, enabling professional practice
- Psychoanalytic approach to understanding the client-therapist relationship and therapeutic process
- Extensive clinical placements in two contrasting settings with children and adults
- Focus on clinical improvisation as a primary method, alongside songwriting and technology
- Mandatory personal therapy and experiential groups to support emotional and professional development
Course Overview
This Music Therapy programme transforms skilled musicians into accredited therapists, equipping them to practice within the NHS, education, and private sectors. The training is grounded in psychoanalytic principles and clinical improvisation, focusing on the therapeutic relationship to support clients of all ages facing diverse challenges. A core component involves mandatory personal therapy and extensive clinical placements to foster both professional competence and deep self-awareness.
Key Program Highlights
- Eligibility to apply for HCPC registration upon completion, enabling professional practice
- Psychoanalytic approach to understanding the client-therapist relationship and therapeutic process
- Extensive clinical placements in two contrasting settings with children and adults
- Focus on clinical improvisation as a primary method, alongside songwriting and technology
- Mandatory personal therapy and experiential groups to support emotional and professional development
