Dramatherapy MA at Brunel University of London

Welcome to the Dramatherapy Master of Arts (MA) Programme, an innovative programme designed to prepare the next generation of dramatherapists for the complexities and diversities of contemporary health contexts. Rooted in a groundbreaking ethnographical arts-based approach, this programme is committed to promoting cultural responsibility, inclusivity, and representation in the educational domain. Our mission is to foster a critical understanding of dramatherapy theory and practice, underlining our dedication to diversity and aspiring to provide an enriching educational experience for all participants.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 2 Years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Dramatherapy Master of Arts (MA) Programme, beginning each September, is a two-year, full-time course integrating academic learning with practical experience through two key clinical placements (one in each year). Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Arts and Human Development, Anthropology and Aesthetics, Arts in Health, Clinical Placement A, Applied Research Design and Methods, Dramatherapy Theory and Practice I; Year 2: Clinical Placement B, Dramatherapy Theory and Practice II, Inter-professional Dramatherapy (QI).

Career pathways

The Dramatherapy Master of Arts (MA) Programme holds the prestigious approval of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), ensuring you receive education and training that meets the highest standards in health care. A key component of this programme is gaining hands-on experience in health contexts, notably within the National Health Service (NHS) and the third sector, facilitated by our strategic partnership with the CNWL NHS Foundation Trust.

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