Dramatherapy MA
University of Derby
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MA - Master of Arts

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Britannia Mill

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After successful completion of the MA Dramatherapy course you’ll be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council for registration as a dramatherapist, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements.Study a Masters course approved by the Health and Care Professions CouncilGraduate successfully and you’ll be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to become a registered arts therapist (dramatherapist), as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements. This is a ...Read more

After successful completion of the MA Dramatherapy course you’ll be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council for registration as a dramatherapist, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements.Study a Masters course approved by the Health and Care Professions Council‌Graduate successfully and you’ll be eligible to apply to the ‌Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to become a registered arts therapist (dramatherapist), as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements. This is a legal requirement for those wishing to work as a dramatherapist in the UKEnhance your knowledge of theatre in the therapeutic process, and explore the role of improvisation and the need to adapt therapeutic interventions to individual and group needsYou’ll conduct a major piece of independently researched work in an area of personal interestFurther your understanding of psychological processes and have the opportunity to develop your own therapeutic approach

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48/279
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32nd
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79th

Modules

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Entry requirements

A relevant undergraduate degree such as BA (Hons) Drama, BA (Hons) Theatre Arts, BA (Hons) Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing. 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 health and social care environment. 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 as the training and personal therapy processes can be emotionally challenging.

Tuition fees

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£6,750 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£13,500 for the full course

£7,450 per year

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Students from EU

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£14,900 for the full course

£7,450 per year

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Students from International

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£14,900 for the full course

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Uni info

University of Derby
Mackworth Road Derby DE22 3BL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.4 miles away

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