MSc Dramatherapy

at Queen Margaret University

Modules

Year One
 

• Dramatherapy Practice and Clinical Resources (20 credits)

• Theory and Practice of Person-Centred Health and Wellbeing (20 credits)

• Leading Person-Centred Practice for Health and Wellbeing (20 credits)

• Practice-based Learning (Placement) 1 (40 credits

• Developmental and Relational Perspectives (20 credits)

Year Two
 

• Practice-based Learning (Placement) 2 (40 credits)

• Arts Therapies in Context (20 credits)

• Dissertation (60 credits)

• UK honours degree or equivalent in a related field. This will not necessarily be in the field of drama/theatre; applicants may also come from education, psychology, other allied health professions, social work or other backgrounds. Creative and drama-based skills and experience will be considered on admissions day (see below).
• Normally a minimum of one year’s experience (or part-time equivalent) of work in a caring / facilitating capacity or equivalent. Relevant work includes: nursing assistant, project worker, arts-based facilitator, care work in a community setting, drama teaching. Some experience of having been engaged in psychotherapy/counselling, or experiential workshops in creative therapies is desirable.
• International: You you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 7.0 with no individual component score less than 6.5.
• Criminal records check: A satisfactory criminal records check will be required.
• Admissions day/Interview: UK applicants are expected to attend an admissions day at QMU. These will usually be held in March and June (tbc) and the application deadlines will be set in advance of these days. The admissions day will involve creative group workshops and an individual interview. Interviews for international students will be conducted using an online platform.

Scotland/UK/ROI    
Year 1: £6,700 Year 2 £6,700**

International
Year 1 £14,300 Year 2 £14,300**

You will gain the knowledge, creative resources and practical confidence to start (and create) work as a Dramatherapist, largely due to the thoughtful blend of experiential, practice-based and research elements. Becoming a Dramatherapist has the potential to lead to a dynamic, satisfying and exciting career. Dramatherapists work with a wide range of clients and communities, individually and with groups, within the public and private sectors. You could work in Scotland and throughout the UK, or travel and use your skills to make a difference much further afield.