Overview

On this Music Therapy programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama, students gain experience working with adults and children alongside qualified music therapists on placements in a variety of settings including special and mainstream schools, and with people who experience:\

Mental health problems

Dementia

Learning disabilities

School exclusion

Communication delay

Autism

Acquired brain injury or stroke

Social, emotional and behavioural difficulties

Key Facts

You will join one of the world’s leading conservatoires, and will build your therapeutic and theoretical knowledge through an intensive programme of lectures and seminars. Weekly practical musicianship, improvisation and voice classes will help you acquire highly developed skills in therapeutic musical communication.

Working alongside qualified music therapists, you will gain experience working with adults and children on placements in a variety of settings including healthcare units, special and mainstream schools, and with people who experience mental health issues, dementia, learning disabilities and communication disorders.

Programme Structure

You will gain clinical experience in at least two different placement settings, supervised by Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered music therapists.

Seminars, theoretical studies, instrumental lessons and classes in musicianship, vocal and improvisational skills will support and integrate the clinical work.

Students attend scheduled classes at Guildhall School on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during term time. Clinical placements are one day a week, either Tuesday or Friday.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry to this training demands a high standard of musicianship, a mature personality compatible with training as a therapist, and graduate-level academic skills. The programme contains substantial academic components.

Applicants are therefore expected to have already completed an undergraduate honours degree at the point of application. Music is the most common subject, although many graduates in other subjects have been successful in gaining places.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32410 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14290 GBP / year

≈ 14290 GBP / year

Additional Details

Year 2 national students:£8,340

Year 2 international students: £18,910

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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