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MMus in Music Therapy at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This master's degree trains students in music therapy, requiring a practical audition or portfolio and an interview as part of admission. Psychology at final-year level is a prerequisite, reflecting the programme's clinical/therapeutic orientation.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Music therapy practice building on prior psychology and music studies.

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Entry requirements

Relevant honours degree or relevant four-year bachelor's degree (NQF level 8); a weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree, or at least 65% in the final year of the four-year bachelor's degree (lower averages may be considered against targets); Psychology passed at final-year level (mature students may meet this through specified Psychology modules); practical audition or portfolio; interview; written application form.

Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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