| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MSc Dramatherapy program at Queen Margaret University is a two-year, full-time program that equips students with the knowledge and skills to become dramatherapists. The program emphasizes experiential learning, practice-based research, and person-centered care. Graduates can pursue careers in various settings, including hospitals, schools, and community organizations.
Program Outline
MSc Dramatherapy - Queen Margaret University
Degree Overview:
This two-year full-time MSc Dramatherapy program is the only accredited program of its kind in Scotland. It equips students with the knowledge, creative resources, and practical confidence to become dramatherapists, working with a diverse range of individuals and groups across various settings. The program emphasizes both experiential learning and practice-based research, fostering a dynamic and satisfying career path.
Outline:
The MSc Dramatherapy program comprises a combination of theoretical studies, experiential workshops, and practice-based learning. It covers the following key areas:
- Dramatherapy Theory and Practice: Students explore the theoretical underpinnings of dramatherapy, its history, and its application in various contexts.
- Person-Centered Practice: The program emphasizes the principles of person-centered care, focusing on building therapeutic relationships and facilitating clients' self-expression.
- Creative and Therapeutic Skills: Students develop their skills in improvisation, role-playing, storytelling, movement, and other dramatherapy techniques.
- Practice Placements: Supervised practice placements in various settings provide students with real-world experience in applying their skills and knowledge.
- Developmental and Relational Perspectives: The program explores the impact of development and relationships on individuals and their experiences.
- Arts Therapies in Context: Students examine the broader context of arts therapies and their application in healthcare, education, and other fields.
- Dissertation: The culminating project allows students to conduct in-depth research on a specific topic related to dramatherapy.
Assessment:
Assessment methods in the program include:
- Assessed facilitation (group and individual)
- Devised therapeutic performances
- Essays
- Viva presentations
- Practice placements
- Clinical supervision
Teaching:
The program features an experienced teaching staff with diverse backgrounds in dramatherapy practice. They bring contemporary and relevant knowledge to the student experience. The teaching methods include:
- Experiential workshops
- Group discussions
- Individual supervision
- Practice-based learning
- Independent study
Careers:
Graduates of the program can pursue careers as dramatherapists in various settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Social care organizations
- Community settings
- Private practice The program also prepares students for further research and academic pursuits in the field of dramatherapy.
Other:
The program is designed to be inclusive and welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and experiences. International students are also encouraged to apply.
Additional Notes:
- The program is subject to the terms and conditions of Queen Margaret University.
- The cost of PVG checks, professional indemnity insurance, and placement-related travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the student.
- Assessment criteria
- Specific faculty members
- Exact course schedule
- Individual module descriptions The program details may be subject to change. It is recommended to refer to the official program website or contact the university directly for the most up-to-date information.
Entry Requirements:
For UK Applicants:
- An honors degree or equivalent in a relevant field (This may include but is not limited to drama/theatre, education, psychology, allied health professions, social work, or other backgrounds)
- Normally, a minimum of one year’s experience (or part-time equivalent) of work in a caring/facilitating capacity or equivalent.
- Relevant work experience examples:
- Nursing assistant
- Project worker
- Arts-based facilitator
- Care work in a community setting
- Drama teaching
- Desirable:
- Some experience of having been engaged in psychotherapy/counselling
- Experience in experiential workshops in creative therapies
Additional Requirements:
- A satisfactory criminal records check from the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme
- An occupational health check
- Personal indemnity insurance (normally through membership of the professional body)
For International Applicants:
- Evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 7.0 with no individual component score less than 6.5.
Costs:
- The cost of the PVG check (£18 or £59 depending on the level of clearance required)
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Additional costs associated with placement travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the student.
- Currently, the cost of the health check is funded by the Scottish Government for Scottish students only. Other students are responsible for this cost. This is subject to change should the Scottish Government change their funding policy.
