Overview
Music Therapy at Anglia Ruskin University research institute leads music therapy research for adults, older people, young people and children with a range of issues. We specialise in finding out what works clinically in music therapy and how it works, including which theoretical frameworks such as neurology, psychology, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis best inform the work.
Learning outcomes
- Our innovative research involves outcome studies in a variety of settings, such as schools, health services, voluntary and the private sector, and we have many partnerships within these.
- Our research streams include music therapy and dementia, autism, end of life process, learning disability, mental health, children and families, addiction and stroke. Our Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research is based in a state-of-the-art music therapy centre, including a research laboratory where practical music therapy and music and brain research can be undertaken in purpose-built spaces.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Music, therapy and the brain
- Music and consciousness states
- State dependent cognition and recall
- Music therapy and addiction treatment
- Music therapy and mental health, eating disorders, children and families
- Cultural issues in music therapy
- The use of non-western music
- Music and language
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible
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Music Art TherapyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- PhD: You’ll need a Masters degree or equivalent in a related subject area.
- If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.
Tuition Fee
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International
15900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15900 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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