Master of Music Therapy

Australia

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The Master of Music Therapy provides a course of study for those wishing to practice as music therapists in settings such as hospitals, special schools, aged care facilities, community health programs and private practice.

The two-year program provides advanced knowledge of the theory, practice and research of music therapy. You learn traditional and ground-breaking theoretical approaches to practice with people across the life span, from preschool aged children through to older adults, with Music Therapy Methods classes covering voice and guitar skills, improvisation, songs and performances with dyads and groups, as well as receptive music therapy. A major component of the course consists of four clinical training placements supervised by qualified music therapists in settings such as hospitals, schools, residential care and the community.

The Master of Music Therapy is available in two modes:

On-Campus Mode

Taught in the traditional mode of lectures and tutorials for students who live in the Melbourne area. Theoretical and music therapy skills subjects are taught via weekly lectures and intensive teaching periods. You will also participate regularly in clinical placements, amounting to a minimum of 80 days across the two years.

Blended Learning Mode

The Blended Learning option is delivered online and through intensive learning periods for students living interstate and in rural areas, where approved clinical training arrangements are available. It covers all subjects offered in the traditional on-campus mode. Theoretical subjects are taught online weekly, music therapy skills subjects are via intensive mode twice each semester, your clinical training will be carried out in your home state where suitable supervision from a qualified Music Therapist is available, and tutorials are incorporated into the intensive learning periods. Music therapy skills subjects and tutorials are workshop based, and so attendance at the intensive learning days is essential.

You will be required to come to Melbourne twice each semester (4 times per year) for 4-5 days each visit. The intensives are scheduled at the start and middle of each semester, with exact dates confirmed by December of the preceding year.

The Blended Learning mode has been approved by the University of Melbourne, and the Education Committee of AMTA.

On completion of the Master of Music Therapy, students should:

  • Be able to understand and identify, use and evaluate concepts and principles of music therapy and the various theories that underpin the practice of music therapy
  • Have acquired the skills in musicianship and the advanced knowledge of music styles and idioms, including improvisation, which will enable them to direct creative music activities for clients within the music therapy context
  • Have acquired skills in the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of music therapy programs in a diverse range of clinical/special education settings
  • Understand relevant clinical conditions and the application of music as a treatment/special education modality
  • Be able to carry out independent research and analysis into music therapy and to think creatively about issues arising in their practice
  • Appreciate the ethical responsibilities of music therapists in health and special education facilities and to the individuals within those facilities;
  • Be committed to enhancing the well being of clients.

Professional accreditation
Graduates of the Master of Music Therapy course are eligible for Registration as Music Therapists (RMT) with the Australian Music Therapy Association (Inc.).

CRICOS

055550D

Pilihan kuliah

Online/Jarak jauh dengan kehadiran (2 tahun)

Biaya kuliah
A$39.680,00 (Rp 408.869.151) per tahun
2024 Fee: Indicative first year fee: AUD $39,680; Indicative total course fee: AUD $81,344
Tanggal mulai

Direncanakan Februari 2025

Tempat

Victorian College of Arts

The University of Melbourne (Southbank Campus),

234 St Kilda Road,

SOUTHBANK,

Victoria,

3006, MELBOURNE, Australia

Persyaratan masuk

Untuk mahasiswa internasional

Applicants for the Master of Music Therapy course must be able to demonstrate:

  • Completion of a Bachelor of Music or other undergraduate degree,
  • Instrumental skills equivalent to 8th grade A.M.E.B standard (performance skills need to be demonstrated in the audition however exam results are not required),
  • Commitment to care for vulnerable people or promote health of individuals or/and communities through volunteer work, community music activities or prior studies; and
  • Introductory psychology studies (1 subject as a minimum) at tertiary level; equivalent to 1 subject or 12.5 points at the University of Melbourne.
  • An audition,
  • An interview,
  • An academic reference, musical aptitude reference and a character reference (from 3 different referees).

English language requirements:

TOEFL – you need a score from a minimum of 577+ including a score of at least 4.5 in the Test of Written English for a paper-based test. Or a score of at least 79 and scores of at least 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading, 13 for listening for an internet-based test.

IELTS – you need a score from a minimum of 6.5 or more in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.

Pearson Test of English – you need an overall score from a minimum between 58-64 inclusive and achieve no PTE communicative skills score below 50.

Cambridge English, Advanced/Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – you need a Cambridge English Score from a minimum 176 with no skill below 169.

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