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Full time September MA 2 years full time
Creative Arts & Design (9)

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Are you passionate about using theatre as a therapeutic tool? The MA Dramatherapy programme is designed to help you become a registered dramatherapist, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. With a focus on theatre in the therapeutic process, you'll explore improvisation and adapt therapeutic interventions to individual and group needs. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, including two clinical placements where you can apply what you've learned in real-world settings. Entry requirements include a relevant undergraduate degree or experience in areas such as psychology or nursing, along with one year of relevant work experience in health and social care. Exciting career opportunities await in schools, hospitals, prisons, and other healthcare settings.

About the course

After successful completion of the MA Dramatherapy course you’ll be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council for registration as a dramatherapist, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements.

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Entry Requirements

You'll need:

A relevant undergraduate degree such as BA (Hons) Drama, BA (Hons) Theatre Arts, BA (Hons) Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing. Or you might hold an undergraduate degree or training in other areas such as psychology, occupational therapy, social work, nursing and have current evidence of theatre experience.

You'll usually need one year's full time (or equivalent) relevant work experience in a health and social care environment.


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Where is University of Derby
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