MSc Dramatherapy at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

The MSc Dramatherapy is the only accredited dramatherapy course in Scotland and meets Health and Care Professions Council requirements. It blends experiential, practice-based and research elements with clinical placements.

What you will study

Year one: Dramatherapy Practice and Resources (30 credits), Arts Therapies Studies 1 (30) and Practice-based Learning (Placement) 1 (40). Year two: Practice-based Learning (Placement) 2 (40), Arts Therapies Studies 2 (20) and an Independent Academic Project (40).

Career pathways

Dramatherapists work with individuals and groups across public and private sectors, in Scotland and beyond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK honours degree or equivalent in a related field (drama or theatre, education, psychology, allied health, social work or other), with drama-based competence assessed at interview. Normally at least one year (about 1,000 hours) of experience in a caring, facilitating, teaching or support role; experience of psychotherapy or experiential creative therapy workshops is desirable. Admissions day with creative group workshop and interview (usually monthly February to June). PVG scheme check, occupational health check and personal indemnity insurance required. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with no component below 6.5. Course stays open until full, usually around May.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,210 a year (2027/28). Scotland/RUK/ROI. Full-time; year 1 fee shown. Year 2: £9,210. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,725 a year (2027/28). Full-time; year 1 fee shown. Year 2: £16,725. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full time

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