Music Therapy M.A.

• Master

  Degree

• English

  Language of instructions

• 2 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• Germany, Heidelberg

  Location

Music Therapy is the specific therapeutic use of music for the promotion of emotional, cognitive, social and physical integration and recovery on a scientific basis. As an arts therapy approach it has the potential to contribute to activation, stabilization, and recovery in the context of prevention, acute intervention, and rehabilitation. In both science and clinical practice, there is an increasing interest in music therapy approaches as an important addition to standard care. Music Therapy is the evidence-based therapeutic use of music for promoting emotional, cognitive, social and physical integration and recovery. As an arts therapy approach it has the potential to contribute to activation, stabilization and recovery in the context of prevention, acute intervention, and rehabilitation. In both research and clinical practice, there is an increasing interest in music therapy approaches as an important addition to standard care. The professional context of music therapists is not limited to traditional areas of practice such as psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, or special education. Music therapy is also applied in classical medicine and to an increasing degree in preventive care.In recent decades music therapy has been established in the following fields: Psychiatry Psychosomatics and psychotherapy Neurology (early and general rehabilitation) Geriatrics Palliative and hospice care Pediatrics Intensive medicine centers (for example neonatology, oncology, pain) and sub-acute care facilities Psychosocial institutions for children and families with special needs, disabilities and early intervention Institutions of prevention and education (e.g., music schools, youth centers, kindergartens) The applied master course of music therapy at the SRH University Heidelberg was developed within the framework of the European alignment and recognition of university degrees (Bologna Process) in 2005, adjusted and finally accredited in 2010. It offers graduates of artistic or psychosocial study programs a qualified education in music therapy. Entrance criteria A university degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, of at least six semesters’ duration in one of the following disciplines: music/music studies, psychology, medicine, social pedagogy, and similar degrees Individual exceptions are possible but require special approval Personal and artistic eligibility Proof of English: IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 80 or other proof of English proficiency