Music Therapy
Entry requirements
Primary degree in music with first or second-class honours or an approved professional qualification. Experience and skills in the use of music in both group and individual contexts in a leadership capacity. Experience assisting and/or working with people who have a disability. Applicants attending for interview will be required to perform pieces on their first instrument and sing at least one song accompanying themselves on piano or guitar. An interview with a psychotherapist will assess the applicants therapeutic potential.
Months of entry
September
Course content
This programme prepares graduates for professional practice as a music therapist. Modules on the programme include: clinical orientation, arts in health, introduction to research methods, music therapy fieldwork practice, research project.
Objectives:
- To prepare students for professional practice as a music therapist
- To develop socially aware graduates who are able to make a contribution to the developing profession of music therapy in Ireland
- To contribute to the research base of the profession
For academic queries on this programme please see the link below to the Irish World Academy website:
Web: - http://www.irishworldacademy.ie/postraduate-programmes/ma-music-therapy/faq/
Information for international students
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the Universities English Language Requirements. Please visit http://www.ul.ie/graduateschool/non-european-applicants for the list of requirements
Fees and funding
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Assessment
Assessment | What kind of work will I be doing? (proportionally) |
---|---|
Written coursework / continuous assessment | 48 |
Professional practice | 60 |
Dissertation | 12 |
Course contact details
- Name
- Dr Hilary Moss
- hilary.moss@ul.ie
- Phone
- +353-61-213122