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Music Therapy – (M.A.)
Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Campus
Faculty of Arts, Law & Social Sciences
| Application Deadline: | January 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,270 - ≈ € 6,390 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Cambridge / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Campus
This course provides you with professional training with an emphasis on clinical placements, and an introduction to various music therapy approaches. It trains suitably experienced musicians as professional music therapists at Masters level, adhering to the general clinical definition of music therapy within the UK.
You will be expected to involve yourself in self-reflection in small and large group activities, lectures and musical activity, case discussion and theoretical analysis. A significant component of experiential learning is through tutorials and supervision groups, embracing a central teaching style. Clinical placements are key to the experience.
You will benefit from learning about the most recent, effective music therapy approaches with adults and children. The approach to music therapy in the UK is characterised by two important elements: the use of improvised and/or pre-composed music, and the value attached to the relationship between patient and therapist. These elements, which call for rigorous musical, clinical and psychological training, inform the content of the course.
Music therapy research at Anglia Ruskin has recently been rated as 'world-leading' in the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008, and courses within our department of Music and Performing Arts have been recognised as 'excellent' for their learning and teaching.
Additional course information
Music therapy involves a relationship between patient and therapist, with music forming the basis for communication within this relationship. Teaching includes:
* improvisation skills in small groups
* focus on student's main instrument
* keyboard, single line instrument, voice
* music therapy theory
* experts in all clinical disciplines
* links between theory and practice
* block clinical placements in at least three fields, including in the community schools, hospitals, and hospices
* working alongside dramatherapy students on our Dramatherapy MA course
* university-based small supervision groups
* clinical supervision by qualified music therapist at clinical placements
* experience within multidisciplinary teams
* weekly experiential music therapy group where students reflect upon their clinical experiences and upon the process of becoming a music therapist
* supervision and teaching by leading researchers in the field at professorial level, to prepare for the Major Project/Dissertation in the second year. The Dissertation may be research or more clinically orientated, depending on your choice.
Contents
Module guide
Core modules
* Music Therapy Practical and Clinical Skills
* Music Therapy and Dramatherapy Multidisciplinary Theoretical Studies
* Clinical Placements and Experiential Development
* Music Therapy/Dramatherapy Clinical/Theoretical Major Project
Please note that module titles include 'Dramatherapy' in them because they cover content from both courses but the core components are taught separately for each profession where specific techniques and approaches are involved. Sometimes teaching is combined, for example for generic subjects such as psychoanalytic studies, psychiatry and psychology.
Assessment
There will be an assessment at the half-way point, where one of the external examiners will consider your progress towards becoming a music therapist. The final oral assessment will involve presenting in-depth casework to two external examiners who are active in the clinical field.
Assessment takes place against clear criteria and learning outcomes. Assessed activities range from formal essay-writing to experiential learning, group learning and clinical improvisation and fieldwork, including clinical placements. You will also be assessed through self-analysis and reflection in discussions with your personal tutor.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Usually a good/ 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in Music or equivalent (another degree but with a high standard of musicianship). High standard of flexible musicianship demonstrated by grade 8 or equivalent, and preferably one other instrument. Relevant clinical experience with adults and children and relevant motivation, maturity and ability to reflect on self in relation to others. Candidates for whom English is not a first language will be expected to demonstrate a certified level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent at time of entry reaching 7 by the end of training. When completing the application form please give full details of your specific musical qualifications and of your relevant experience with caring professions. You are also required to submit two references with your application. Non-Academic Conditions: CRB Checks required, Interviews, Occupational Health clearance required Non-Academic Conditions: CRB Checks required, Interviews, Occupational Health clearance required
As this is professional therapy training, all short-listed applicants are expected to attend for the interview procedure which includes an experiential music therapy group with other candidates in addition to an individual interview and audition with music therapy lecturers. These are considered vital to the assessment of the candidate's suitability and readiness for training, as well as allowing the candidate to experience something of the teaching methods of the course and consider whether it is appropriate for them.
Preparation
For the interview and audition you should prepare a brief piece of your choice on each of your instruments. If you only play one instrument please prepare two brief contrasting pieces on that instrument. If piano is not one of your main studies, you will also be asked to demonstrate your keyboard skills. Please be ready to improvise as directed on the day. If voice is not one of your main studies, you will be asked to sing a short song of your choice. An accompanist will be provided if required.
Video conference interview
In exceptional cases, for applicants who live in countries a long distance away, we may consider a video conference interview. This will only be offered if you give clear reasons why it is impossible to attend the interview/audition. You should note that video conference interviews can only be offered if you have professional video conferencing equipment at your disposal.
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
We welcome applications from International and EU students.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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