Music Therapy

Key programme benefits to future students



Provides specialist vocal training in ritual repertoires, particularly Western plainchant and Irish traditional religious song, contextualised by the sutdy of liturgical history and ritual theory.



Develops a research foundation for the interdisciplinary study of music, performance, theology and anthropology of ritual.



Faciliates vocal development through weekly one-to-one vocal classes, as well as master - classes with renowned performers.



Key Fact:

The MA in Music Therapy is the only postgraduate course of its kind in Ireland.

Year 1

Autumn Modules

• Clinical Orientation

• Arts and Health Practice and Enquiry

• Media and music technologies for music therapy



Optional Modules (choose one)

Introduction to Somatics 1 | Academic Literacies for international postgraduate students 1 | Independence study 1 | Colloquium 1



Spring Modules

• Music Therapy Practice 1

• Music Therapy Fieldwork Practice 1

• Independent Study 2



Optional Modules

Colloquium 2 | Introduction to Somatics 2 | Interdisciplinary practice | (SEM 2) Thesis writing (for postgraduate international students) | Critical contexts for arts management and cultural policy



Year 2

Autumn Modules

• Music Therapy Project 1

• Music Therapy Practice 2

• Music Therapy Fieldwork Practice 2



Spring Modules

• Seminar in Clinical Music Therapy

• Music Therapy Fieldwork Practice 3

• Music Therapy Final Project

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2).



You should demonstrate a high level of music skills.



Applicants should be able to play guitar, piano and to sing competently. They should demonstrate the ability to improvise on their primary instrument.



Applicants should have relevant work experience (paid or voluntary) of working with populations in health or social care settings.



Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online interview/audition to perform pieces on their first instrument and sing at least one song accompanying themselves on piano and guitar.



Garda clearance is required.

2 years full-time, blended.

An Application Fee of €35 (electronically) or €40 Bank Draft/Cheque will apply to all taught postgraduate programmes.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates of the MA in Music Therapy have attained successful careers in the health and education services in Ireland and abroad. Graduates work in special schools, nursing homes, hospice services, residential services for adults with intellectual disability and adults who have acquired brain injury.