Overview

The Music Therapy programme at Anglia Ruskin University will introduce you to the most recent, effective music therapy approaches, which you can try out in clinical placements in locations such as schools, hospitals and other community settings.

You’ll be supervised by qualified music therapists, gaining invaluable experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and preparation for your future career.

At ARU, you’ll be taught in the purpose-designed music therapy centre and have access to a wide range of musical instruments, recording equipment and suite of computer music studios.

Careers

When you graduate, you will be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council. Registration is a legal requirement for practising music therapists in the UK and valued increasingly in other countries.

As a qualified music therapist you’ll be able to work in the NHS, hospices, social services, education and the voluntary sector. You can also work privately or as a freelance with clients including adults and children with learning difficulties, mental health needs, or with communities such as refugees or the homeless.

ARU’s links with the British Association for Music Therapy and the International Research Consortium will help you make contacts and gain employment and research opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Placements and Experiential Development

Music Therapy Practical and Clinical Skills

Music Therapy and Dramatherapy Multidisciplinary Theoretical Studies

Health and Care Professions Council Standards

MA Therapies Major Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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More details

ARU suggests applying at least a month before your preferred start date.

Language

English

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88

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61

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Art Therapy View 208 other Masters in Music in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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88

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61

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Usually a good/ 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in Music or equivalent (another degree but with a high standard of musicianship).
A high standard of sensitive, flexible, and communicative musicianship demonstrated by a minimum of grade 8 or equivalent) on at least one instrument (including voice). Keyboard or other accompanying instrument (e.g. guitar) skills are also required. Musical skills are assessed at shortlisting and interview stage.
A sustained period (one year or equivalent) of relevant experience with adults and/or children who have additional needs, preferably undertaken following completion of undergraduate studies. Appropriate motivational and emotional maturity. Ability to reflect on self in relation to others. An understanding and knowledge of the music therapy field. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

11100 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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