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Overview
Dance Movement Psychotherapy from University of Roehampton integrates theoretical, experiential and clinical learning, preparing students to practice as dance movement psychotherapists. Practice-based research cascades into teaching emphasising the social, biological and psychological construction of the moving body and meaning-making. The programme offers opportunities for you to explore and expand movement preferences, ways of interacting with others, belief systems, prejudices and values. Emphasis is placed on development of your own style as a dance movement psychotherapist. You also have the opportunity to perform and exhibit your ongoing work in a yearly Arts Therapies exhibition.
Careers
Graduates can enter a variety of roles including: NHS clinical practice within in and outpatient services, community services, prison services, special needs schools, performing arts contexts, drug rehabilitation, in social services with immigrants and asylum seekers, in shelters with women who have suffered domestic abuse, dementia services, learning disabilities services, child and adolescent mental health services.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Human Development and Growth
- Creative Processes: Reflexive Movement Improvisation
- Fieldwork Skills and Supervision
- Theoretical Approaches in Dance Movement Psychotherapy
- Experiential Anatomy for Clinical Practice
- Psychopathology: Alternative World Views
- Dance Movement Skills: Observations and Interventions
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- National students deadlines - 28 September
- If you are an international student, you should apply as soon as possible.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 89
Credits
240 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Complementary & Alternative Medicine Theatre & Dance View 841 other Masters in Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 89
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should usually hold a second-class honours degree (certain programmes may require a 2:1) from a recognised British or overseas university.
- Language requirements
- GCSE
- IGCSE
- International Baccalaureate
- European Baccalaureate English
- Personal Statement
Tuition Fee
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International
16000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16000 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
9500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9500 GBP per year during 24 months.
Part-time (3 years):
- UK - Fees per year £6,333
- EU and International - Fees per year £10,667
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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