Overview

The Therapy MA programme from University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is open to capable musicians - from recent graduates to experienced professionals, or to music therapists with a postgraduate diploma looking to add to their skills and knowledge who can access a progression route. Even if you don't have a first degree in music, we still encourage you to apply provided you can demonstrate a capacity to write and think at Master's level.

All candidates will need an intuitive and communicative musical presence on at least one instrument or voice, plus the ability to provide harmonic support using, for example, piano, keyboard or guitar.

Career opportunities:

Completing the MA Music Therapy means you will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC, in order to start practising as a fully qualified music therapist.
Opportunities for Master's-qualified music therapists are diverse. Previous students have gone on to practice as HCPC-registered music therapists sometimes alongside other musical work such as performing and teaching and also apply their knowledge and expertise to positions in healthcare and education. Our links with music therapy experts and practitioners give excellent insights into future careers, and part of the course is geared towards helping you find placements, attract employers or set up your own practice.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Therapy Professional Practice with Children and Young People

Music Therapy Theory and Child Development

Music Therapy Professional Practice and Skills with Adults

Music Therapy Theory and Practice in Adult Settings

Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

Music Therapy Advanced Professional Practice
Dissertation in Psychology

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-18 00:00:00

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More details

There are no specific deadlines, but the sooner you apply, the less likely you are to miss out.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Music Composition View 205 other Masters in Music in United Kingdom

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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

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

It is recommended that applicants have:

a good undergraduate degree with professional music skills

a high level of practical performance in any musical tradition, including digital technologies and a particular interest in live improvisation

sufficient skills to be able to provide harmonic support

experience of working in relevant areas such as Health or Education (including voluntary work)

personal skills suited to working as a therapist

wide reading on the subject of music therapy

the ability and strong commitment to follow a personally demanding part-time course.

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Tuition Fee

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International

8100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8100 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

6800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6800 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Bristol

750 - 1260 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Music Therapy.

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Overview

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Bristol

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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