Master of Music Therapy
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Master of Music Therapy provides a course of study for those wishing to practice as music therapists in settings such as hospitals, special schools, aged care facilities, community health programs and private practice. The two-year program provides advanced knowledge of the theory, practice and research of music therapy. You will learn traditional and ground-breaking theoretical approaches to practice with people across the life span, from preschool aged children through to older adults, with Music Therapy Methods classes covering voice and guitar skills, improvisation, songs and performances with dyads and groups, as well as receptive music therapy. A major component of the course consists of four clinical training placements supervised by qualified music therapists in settings such as hospitals, schools, residential care and the community.
Structure
This is a 200 credit point program.
Subjects
- Music Therapy Methods 1
- Music Psychology Research
- Music Therapy Practice 1
- Applications of Music in Therapy A
- Music Therapy Methods 2
- Research in Music Therapy
- Music Therapy Practice 2
- Applications of Music in Therapy B
- Music Therapy Methods 3
- Objectivist Research in Music Therapy
- Music Therapy Practice 3
- Applications of Music in Therapy C
- Music Therapy Methods 4
- Interpretivist Research in Music Therapy
- Music Therapy Practice 4
- Music and Health Research
Standard entry requirements
- An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, AND
- 12.5 credit points of psychology studies at tertiary level, or Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the approved list, AND
- High level music skills equivalent to 8th grade practical and 5th grade theory according to the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB), AND
- Documented relevant work experience in community or health-related fields.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Southbank | International: $90,250 | No |
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| Southbank | Domestic: $50,400 | No |
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