Limerick,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Music Therapy in Limerick Ireland | University of Limerick
University of Limerick
|
Limerick Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
16,900
(c. USD19,647.26)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Music Therapy is a full-time two-year program designed to equip graduates for careers as professional music therapists. Applicants must demonstrate advanced musical proficiency upon entry, enabling them to adapt these abilities for therapeutic applications across diverse client populations and settings.
This intensive MA program spans two years, training students for professional music therapy practice. Entry demands considerable musical competence, facilitating students' shift toward applying these skills therapeutically with various client groups in multiple environments. The curriculum focuses on developing piano, guitar, and vocal abilities while supporting growth on students' principal instruments. Clinical placements occur each semester, primarily at Irish locations though international opportunities occasionally arise. The program emphasizes music therapy theory, research methodologies, cultural awareness, and interpersonal skills to ready students for clinical practice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A high level of music skills in performance. A degree qualification (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or equivalent in any of the following, music, psychology, health sciences, medicine, education or related discipline. Ability to play guitar and piano, and sing competently. Ability to improvise on primary instrument. Relevant Work Experience (paid or voluntary) of working with vulnerable populations in health or social care settings. A willingness to engage with the personal development opportunities in the course through attending the self-funded psychotherapy component. An online interview/audition will be offered to short-listed candidates who will be required to perform pieces on their first instrument and sing at least one song accompanying themselves on piano and guitar. It is not possible to enter the course without successfully completing the audition process.
Garda clearance is also required for this programme.
What to Include with your Application - Please note you must upload these documents with your application as supporting information in order to have your application considered.
Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
A copy of your birth certificate/passport
2 letters of references
A Supporting Statement (maximum 1 x A4 page) outlining (1) why you wish to undertake the MA in Music Therapy (2) Relevant work or voluntary experience you believe is relevant to your application (3) Musical experience and (4) any other information you feel supports your application.
A short recording (max five minutes) of yourself with 2 musical excerpts (1) playing their primary instrument, then (2) singing accompanied by either piano or guitar. Recordings should be saved to an online sharing platform (such as Youtube or Vimeo), with the link to this included in a separate document entitled 'Music Links'. - Please note that ONLY music audio and video files that cannot be uploaded can be emailed to [email protected]. All other files must be uploaded.
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.
Garda clearance is also required for this programme.
What to Include with your Application - Please note you must upload these documents with your application as supporting information in order to have your application considered.
Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
A copy of your birth certificate/passport
2 letters of references
A Supporting Statement (maximum 1 x A4 page) outlining (1) why you wish to undertake the MA in Music Therapy (2) Relevant work or voluntary experience you believe is relevant to your application (3) Musical experience and (4) any other information you feel supports your application.
A short recording (max five minutes) of yourself with 2 musical excerpts (1) playing their primary instrument, then (2) singing accompanied by either piano or guitar. Recordings should be saved to an online sharing platform (such as Youtube or Vimeo), with the link to this included in a separate document entitled 'Music Links'. - Please note that ONLY music audio and video files that cannot be uploaded can be emailed to [email protected]. All other files must be uploaded.
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.
Tuition
EUR
16,900