Master of Creative Music Therapy
Master of Creative Music Therapy
Be a part of intensive musical, therapeutic, and academic studies with an emphasis on clinical musicianship and supervised clinical work. This course is one of two accredited Music Therapy courses in Australia, which puts you on the path to be a registered music therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Be a part of intensive musical, therapeutic, and academic studies with an emphasis on clinical musicianship and supervised clinical work.
This course is one of two accredited Music Therapy courses in Australia, which puts you on the path to be a registered music therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
Creative Music Therapy at Western
Learn how to use music therapeutically through improvising, composing and arranging, to meet the needs of individuals and groups, as you develop your deep awareness and understanding of music. Take a ‘hands on’ approach with work in external music therapy placements with people at all stages of life, from early childhood settings, palliative care and rehabilitation environments. All under the professional supervision of Registered Music Therapists.
The course includes study of the history and professional development of music therapy, the various methodologies and theoretical constructs behind clinical work being carried out in more than 40 countries. The focus is on a deep, formal understanding of clinical and human issues that confront clinicians working in the community, as well as ethical and professional responsibilities.
In addition to clinical placements, students will be engaged with reflective practice and critical thinking process through research.
Professional accreditation
The Master of Creative Music Therapy is accredited with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for Registration (RMT) with the AMTA which qualifies them to practice professionally.
Your career
As a graduate in creative music therapy, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
Hospitals
Clinics
Rehabilitation centres
Schools
Nursing homes
REQUIREMENTS
An applicant for a Masters coursework degree program must either hold: a Bachelor degree or an overseas qualification from a recognised university or tertiary institution that is equivalent to a Bachelor degree, or A Graduate Diploma from a recognised tertiary institution or university.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
