Master of Dance Movement Therapy - Research 240 points in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland

The Master of Dance Movement Therapy offers globally recognized professional certification. Through two years of intensive study and research, students gain expertise in core elements of dance movement therapy, encompassing anatomy and kinesiology, movement analysis, psychological principles, therapeutic dance applications in clinical and community environments, and both individual and group therapy dynamics. The program encourages critical evaluation of methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and contemporary challenges, preparing graduates to advance the field through both practical application and academic contribution. This qualification enables registration as a professional dance movement therapist across New Zealand, Australia, and other international settings, serving clinical populations and community groups. Graduates emerge with career prospects at the intersection of dance and wellness in various domestic and global contexts. The degree meets international accreditation standards, allowing graduates to practice throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the broader Austral-Asian area. Successful completion qualifies students for provisional membership with DTAA (Dance Movement Therapy Association of Australasia) as Dance Movement Therapists and full professional registration with ANZACATA (Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association) as Creative Arts Therapists.