Music Therapy postgraduate degrees

7 universities offer 9 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate music therapy degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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Bristol, UWE

1 music-therapy courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 13th
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WUSCA ranking: 45th
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What students say about music-therapy

It is a good place to study because it has helpful lecturers, useful facilities like the library, and a supportive learning environment. Students can also work together, which makes learning easier. It could be improved by offering more flexible study options and improving access to support services. Better organisation of courses would also make studying easier.

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MA Music Therapy
clock icon 3 years part time
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University of Roehampton

1 music-therapy courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 39th
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WUSCA ranking: 26th
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One of the best parts of studying at Roehampton University is the friendly and supportive environment. The lecturers explain topics clearly and are always willing to help when students have questions. The campus is peaceful, with good facilities like the library, study rooms, and social spaces, which makes it a comfortable place to learn. I also enjoy meeting classmates from different countries and backgrounds because it helps me learn new ideas and understand different cultures. The teaching style at Roehampton makes learning easier and more enjoyable. Seminars and group activities help me understand the lessons better, and the coursework is practical, helping me connect what I learn to real-life situations. I feel that the university encourages students to think independently and build confidence. Overall, I feel supported in my studies, and this has helped me grow both academically and personally. Even though my experience has been positive, there are some areas that could improve. Sometimes the workload feels heavy, especially when deadlines are close together. Communication about certain tasks or readings can be unclear at times. More career support, part-time job opportunities, and more flexible timetables would also make things easier for students. However, these challenges are common in most universities, and Roehampton still offers a good overall student experience.

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MA Music Therapy
clock icon 3 years part time
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Modules
Year 1
  • Experiential process 1
  • Human Development and Growth
  • Music Studies: Clinical Improvisation
  • Music Studies: Clinical and Musical Resources
  • Music Therapy Placement 1
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Anglia Ruskin University

3 music-therapy courses EASTERN ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 78th
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I love the support and population diversity. No discrimination and lovely place. The improving part, should be the student housing. They should be available during weekends. Can in Friday evening and now had to wait till Monday but they are nice. Also be price a bit much that chelmfords campus . I’ll let you on if I notice another thing cause I’m new here

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Music Therapy PhD
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Music Therapy MPhil
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University of Derby

1 music-therapy courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 30th
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WUSCA ranking: 37th
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Pros: "The sense of community and the support from the Students' Union have been highlights of my time here. The campus facilities are modern, and there’s a great balance between academic rigour and social opportunities." Cons: "While the facilities are excellent, some of the older study spaces could benefit from more power outlets to accommodate students during peak exam seasons."

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Music Therapy MA
clock icon 2 years full time
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  • Arts Therapies Independent Scholarship: A Body of Work
  • Arts Therapies Theory and Research in Relation to Practice 1
  • Arts Therapies Theory and Research in Relation to Practice 2
  • Music Therapy Clinical Placement 1
  • Music Therapy Clinical Placement 2
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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

1 music-therapy courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 16th
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WUSCA ranking: 71th
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What I really like about the Uni is the overall environment, lots of greenery and the general location is a nice spot to walk around and is short distance from shops and diners etc. Its relatively small size feels more personable and everyone is nice overall. Only thing is communication with my course’s lecturers is not always consistent and effective which can be frustrating

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MSc Music Therapy
clock icon 2 years full time
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Year 1
  • Developmental and Relational Perspectives
  • Leading Person-centred Practice for Health and Wellbeing
  • Practice-based Learning 1
  • Theory and Practice of Person-centred Health and Wellbeing
  • Therapeutic Practice and Resources
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Guildhall School of Music & Drama

1 music-therapy courses
star rating 5.0
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GREATER LONDON
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Great overall vibe-what makes GSMD stand out is the people. There is a real sense of unity among and between the departments-partly because the departments all cross over. For example, Jazz musicians do Classical work, Opra students straddle the Music and Drama courses, Technical Theatre students work in performances and productions in the school and elsewhere as well. Also just had a new world class concert hall, Milton Court, built right across the road.

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MA in Music Therapy
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Year 1
  • Clinical Practice and Reflection 1
  • Musical Resources
  • Personal Awareness
  • Theoretical Studies 1
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University of South Wales

1 music-therapy courses WALES
Subject ranking: 18th
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WUSCA ranking: 88th
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It is one of the largest British universities with accreditation of The Institute of Engineering and technology. Also, it has 95% employability rate within 6 months of Graduation with professional qualities and skills. They offer Assistance from Careers and Employability Service during our studies and after our graduation. USW Offers 500+ courses with unique & realistic course modules. Moreover USW’s research and teaching are focused on the global challenges. It is situated in an outstanding part of the UK with city life, mountains, coast and precious campuses. There are cultural diversity stunning beaches and breathtaking countryside. They provide facilities like 15-weeks work project opportunity. Dedicated Mac & PC labs with specialist facilities. Always working with the latest technologies & development tools. Calypto lab, with software licenses & support for the Catapult C toolset, sponsored by Calypto Design Systems Inc. Renesas Embedded Systems Lab includes 25 new high-end terminals running advanced tools. Work on industrial case studies and be involved in ‘live’ mini-projects. All these things make University of Southwales different from others and it stand unique in it’s own way.

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MA Music Therapy
clock icon 3 years part time
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Year 1
  • Music Therapy Skills 1
  • Theory and Practice of Music Therapy
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