MA Dance Movement Psychotherapy at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

This programme provides you with a broad understanding of the theories and practices of dance movement therapy necessary for safe and effective clinical work, and enables you to practise as a dance movement psychotherapist. Your learning will be underpinned by the principles and practices of psychodynamic psychotherapy within the social, political and multicultural context of mental health care and educational settings. Study is informed by contemporary dance practice, Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) and somatic bodywork.

Faculty: School of Mind Body and Society | Department: Social, Individual and Community Wellbeing | Duration: 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 (compulsory modules): Theoretical approaches 1, Clinical Placement 1, Experiential Learning 1. Year 2 (compulsory modules): Theoretical Approaches 2, Clinical Placement 2, Experiential Learning 2.

Career pathways

Examples of places and areas that our MA Dance Movement Psychotherapy graduates are currently working in include: Mainstream, special and therapeutic schools, Pupil referral units, Organisations for adoption and fostering, Not-for-profit organisations relating to children and adults, Drugs intervention team, Addictions service, Dance for Parkinsons, Prisons, Community, creative and therapeutic dance for children and adults, Dance therapy and mindfulness-based approaches.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) the following qualifications: An undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject – or, if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. A minimum of two years' experience in dance and/or movement forms. At least 200 hours of experience of paid or voluntary work in health, social, education or community services. Please note: you must also fulfil our fitness to train requirements. English language: IELTS 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,800 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,500 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000010224952

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