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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 11,460 - | ||
| Location: | Derby / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Derby
Why choose this course?
* During this course you will develop the skills and knowledge you'll need to use dramatherapy with different client groups.
* You'll learn how to develop, assess and apply different theatrical models and approaches to different client group settings.
* Focusing on the use of theatre in the therapeutic process, you'll explore the role of improvisation and the need to adapt therapeutic interventions to individual client needs.
* You'll develop skills in assessing the impact of your own values and beliefs on your practice and the impact this may have on your clients and patients.
About the course
This full time course is made up of three phases - PG Cert, PG Dip and MA. You will need to come in to the University one day each week, and spend up to two days each week in your clinical placement.
You will learn how to develop, appraise and apply different theatrical models and Dramatherapy approaches in your studio work, and explore how you can apply these therapeutically to different client groups.
In your clinical placements you will have the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a clinical setting. You will be supervised by a Dramatherapist from the University, who will help you to consider and reflect upon the work you do in your placement.
Throughout this course you will be encouraged to reflect and consider the impact and consequences of your interventions.
You will be required to undertake a total of 72 sessions of personal therapy, as stipulated by the British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth), for the duration of the training. The cost of therapy will be covered by yourself, this is in addition to the standard course fees.
When you have successfully completed all elements of this course and the personal therapy sessions, you are eligible to apply to the Health Professions Council (HPC) for registration as a Dramatherapist. HPC are the regulatory body.
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How you're assessed
You'll be assessed continually throughout the course by written assignments, presentations, case studies, placement reports and practical assessments.
Anything else?
It is recommended that you join the British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth) as a student member.
You'll undertake health screening at the start of the course.
Interview process
You'll attend a selection day which involves an experiential group exercise using drama and theatre (this could lasts up to two hours). You'll also need to submit a short piece of reflective writing on the group process, followed by a formal interview lasting 30 minutes.
Course length
This is a two year full time programme.
During your first year you'll attend university from 9.00am-7.30pm on either a Monday or Tuesday and one other day for placement.
During your second year you'll attend university for one day a week, again on a Monday or a Tuesday and then up to a further two days for placement.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
You'll need:
A relevant undergraduate degree such as BA (Hons) Drama, BA (Hons) Theatre Arts, BA (Hons) Creative Expressive Therapies. Or you might hold an undergraduate degree or training in other areas such as psychology, occupational therapy, social work, nursing and have current evidence of theatre experience.
You'll usually need one year's full time (or equivalent) relevant work experience in a clinical setting. This can be paid or voluntary and can include areas such as mental health, learning disabilities, older people, children who have experienced trauma, physical disabilities or working with asylum seekers. The more experience you have, the more prepared you'll be for the course.
You must demonstrate sufficient life experience and emotional maturity to cope with the demands of the course.
Please note that if you are offered a place on the course you will be required to pay a deposit of £500 in order to secure your place.
If you're applying for an postgraduate course, you will need at least:
* IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas).
* TOEFL: 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), or 80 (internet based)
* Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
* Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
* London Tests of English: we accept level 5 for postgraduate courses
* International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
* International GCSE English or English as a Second Language: Grade C.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
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