Program Overview

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MA Dramatherapy

Overview

The MA Dramatherapy is a postgraduate course that provides students with the skills and knowledge to become a dramatherapist. The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to work in a variety of settings, including schools, prisons, hospitals, and private health organizations.

Course Description

The MA Dramatherapy course is a two-year full-time program that includes a combination of theoretical and practical modules. The course covers topics such as dramatherapy studio practice, art therapies theory and research, and clinical placement. Students will also have the opportunity to conduct a major piece of independently researched work in an area of personal interest.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the MA Dramatherapy course, students must have a relevant undergraduate degree, such as a BA (Hons) in Drama or Theatre Arts, and one year's full-time relevant work experience in a health and social care environment. Students must also demonstrate sufficient life experience and emotional maturity to cope with the demands of the course.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the MA Dramatherapy course are £13,500 for the full course (2024/25) for UK students and £14,900 for the full course (2024/25) for international students. Students may be eligible for a postgraduate loan or other forms of funding to support their studies.

How to Apply

Applications for the MA Dramatherapy course can be made online through the University of Derby's website. The application deadline is 31 March 2025, and students are advised to apply early to secure their place on the course.

Additional Information

The MA Dramatherapy course is subject to minimum numbers in order to run, and students are advised to check the University of Derby's website for the latest information on course availability.

Modules

Postgraduate Certificate

• Dramatherapy Studio Practice (20 credits)
• Art Therapies Theory and Research in Relation to Practice One (20 credits)
• Dramatherapy Clinical Placement One (20 credits)

Postgraduate Diploma

• Dramatherapy Experiential Group (20 credits)
• Art Therapies Theory and Research in Relation to Practice Two (20 credits)
• Dramatherapy Clinical Placement Two (20 credits)

MA

• Arts Therapies Independent Scholarship: A Body of Work (60 credits)
• Personal Therapy

Assessment

The emphasis of this program is for students to produce original assessed work that is well-researched, current, and largely reflective. Assessments have been designed to be flexible and innovative, drawing upon the dramatic art-form as well as more traditional academic styles of assessment.

Careers

When students have successfully completed all elements of the course, they are eligible to apply to be registered as a Dramatherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), as long as they meet the HCPC's requirements. Students could be employed in areas such as schools, prisons, hospitals, day centers, hospices, private health organizations, therapeutic communities. With further experience, students could work freelance.

Research

The MA Dramatherapy program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to conduct research in the field of dramatherapy. Students will have the opportunity to conduct a major piece of independently researched work in an area of personal interest.

Teaching and Learning

The MA Dramatherapy program is taught by a team of experienced dramatherapists and academics. The program includes a combination of theoretical and practical modules, and students will have the opportunity to engage in clinical placements and research projects.

Facilities

The University of Derby has a range of facilities to support students on the MA Dramatherapy program, including a drama studio, a library, and IT facilities.

Support

The University of Derby offers a range of support services to students on the MA Dramatherapy program, including academic support, counseling, and careers advice.

International Students

The University of Derby welcomes international students on the MA Dramatherapy program. International students are advised to check the University's website for information on tuition fees, scholarships, and visa requirements.

Scholarships

The University of Derby offers a range of scholarships to students on the MA Dramatherapy program, including the Alumni Discount and the International Student Scholarship.

Contact Us

For more information on the MA Dramatherapy program, please contact the University of Derby's Admissions Team.