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MA Dramatherapy at Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Get professional training in dramatherapy on this accredited Masters degree. Gain experience on clinical placements and qualify to work in the arts therapies in the UK and overseas.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences  |  Department: Cambridge School of Art  |  Duration: 24 months full-time; 3 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year of this Masters in dramatherapy you will go on a placement in one clinical area. An on-campus supervision group will support you as you develop your skills using critical reflection, experiential techniques and analytic writing about your process and casework. Year 1: Clinical Placements and Experiential Development 1, Music Therapy and Dramatherapy Multidisciplinary Theoretical Studies, Dramatherapy Practical and Clinical Skills, Health and Care Professions Council Standards 1. Year 2: Clinical Placements and Experiential Development 2, MA Therapies Major Project, Health and Care Professions Council Standards 2.

Career pathways

As a qualified dramatherapist you will be able to work in many different areas, such as the NHS, social services, education or community projects. You may also choose to work privately or on a freelance basis, with a client base from prisoners to children with learning difficulties.

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Entry requirements

Usually an honours degree classification (or equivalent) in drama, performing arts or a related subject. Evidence of sustained engagement with drama in a variety of forms (theatre, movement, performance). A sustained period (one year or equivalent) of relevant clinical/field work experience, preferably with children, adults or older people in a caring capacity, including in teaching, social work, mental health and community drama in a professional or voluntary capacity. Relevant motivation, maturity and ability to reflect on self in relation to others. Appropriate knowledge of and understanding of the dramatherapy field. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 7.0 (Academic level with no individual score being lower than 6.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. It is strongly recommended that applicants do not attend for interview until they are approaching this score, as this may adversely affect their ability to participate fully in the interview procedures. To receive an offer of a place on this course you must be successful at interview. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required. You will also be required to register with the Online Update Service. A satisfactory Occupational Health clearance will also be required. Two satisfactory references are required. These should be from relevant clinical experience (paid employment or voluntary) and/or academic if recent graduate and/or other professional.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,275 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 19,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: International students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 24 months full-time; 3 years part-time

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