Course

Master of Creative Music Therapy

Approved Abbreviation: MCrMusTher

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1592.1

COURSE ENQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE COURSE ADVISOR,

This course is for continuing students only. New students commencing in 2008 please refer to

The Master of Creative Music Therapy is offered by the School of Communication Arts at UWS in partnership with Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Australia Ltd. This course provides an excellent opportunity for graduates to enter the field of music therapy. The course assumes an appropriate level of musical competency and experience when the student is admitted, and seeks to build on this in developing music therapy practitioners. The aim of the course is to train musicians in the specialisation of Creative Music Therapy.

Study Mode
Two years part-time.

Advanced standing

As all units in the Master of Creative Music Therapy have a professional focus, it is presumed that advanced standing will not be given for previous study. Requests for exceptions to this will be considered by the Course Adviser.

Graduates of other institutions can apply for credit for individual units according to UWS Policy and Procedures on advanced standing and Recognition of Prior Learning.

Accreditation
The Master of Creative Music Therapy has been accredited with the Australian Music Therapy Association Inc. (AMTA). Graduates of AMTA accredited courses are eligible to apply for Registration (RMT) with the AMTA which qualifies them to practice professionally in Australia.

Admission

Applications for the course must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Further information on postgraduate courses is available on the Local Admissions section of the UWS website.

Candidates must have a relevant Australian Bachelor's degree or recognised overseas equivalent;

International candidates must have a recognised relevant overseas Bachelor's degree or equivalent and need to understand English to a high level - IELTS score (6.5);

All candidates must have a high degree of practical musicianship.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the units listed below.

Students enrol in the units shown in either Group 1 or 2, depending upon which group of units is being offered in the (current) year. Each group of units will be offered on a rotating two-year cycle to ensure all students receive equal opportunity to complete the required 80 credit points in the recommended timeframe. Intending applicants should check with the Head of Program of the Course Advisor prior to commencement if they have any queries regarding the cycle of unit offerings.

Group 1

Autumn session

33016

Music Therapy Skills 1

100910

Music Therapy Method

Group 1

Spring session

100912

Music Therapy Theory and Practice 1

100913

Creative Music Therapy Practicum 1