The course provides a professional training in music therapy with an emphasis on clinical placements and an introduction to various music therapy approaches. The course aims to train suitably experienced musicians as professional music therapists at masters level, adhering to the general clinical definition of music therapy within the UK. From September 2006 the MA becomes the qualification to practice and successful candidates will be eligible for registration with the Health Professions Council.
Course content
Music therapy involves a relationship between patient and therapist with music forming the basis for communication within this relationship. Modules include:
Music Therapy Practical and Clinical Skills (Year 1)
Improvisation skills are taught in small groups focussing first on the student’s main instrument. All students also learn improvisation on keyboard and a single line instrument and/or voice.
Music Therapy and Multi-Disciplinary Theoretical Studies (Year 1)
Foundations of clinical knowledge and theoretical understanding of music therapy and other related disciplines are taught by leaders in the field.
Clinical Placements and Experiential Development (Years 1&2)
Students undertake block placements in at least three clinical fields, including in the community, schools, hospitals, and hospices with supervision from qualified music therapists.
The weekly music therapy experiential music therapy group in the first year enables students to reflect on their clinical experiences and on the process of becoming a music therapist.
Music Therapy Clinical /Theoretical Major Project (Year 2)
Supports the student in the preparation and submission of a Masters Dissertation or Major Project, which may be research or clinically orientated.
Methods of teaching and learning
Music therapy involves a relationship between patient and therapist with music forming the basis for communication within this relationship. Modules include
Music Therapy Practical and Clinical Skills (Year 1)
Improvisation skills are taught in small groups focusing first on the student's main instrument, plus improvisation on keyboard and a single line instrument and//or voice.
Music Therapy and Multi-Disciplinary Theoretical Studies (Year 1)
Foundations of clinical knowledge and theoretical understanding of music therapy and other related disciplines are taught by leaders in the field through workshops and presentations.
Clinical Placements and Experiential Development (Years 1&2)
Students undertake block placements in at least three clinical fields, including in the community, schools, hospitals, and hospices with supervision from qualified music therapists.
Music Therapy Clinical /Theoretical Major Project (Year 2)
Teaching is by leading researchers in the field - the dissertation may be research or more clinically orientated.
Music Degree 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 (see further admissions criteria available from Admissions Officer). Relevant motivation, maturity and ability to reflect on self in relation to others.
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