Program Overview
The Dance Movement Psychotherapy (MA PgDip PgCert) at Canterbury Christ Church University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Dance Movement Psychotherapy (MA PgDip PgCert) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dance Movement Psychotherapy (MA PgDip PgCert) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Orientation to dance movement psychotherapy
- The moving body in dance and dance movement psychotherapy
- The moving body \x96 observations and interventions
- Developmental psychology \x96 internal and external influences on health and well being
- Developing professional practice as a dance movement psychotherapist
- Developing a research proposal
- Demonstrating professional practice as a dance movement psychotherapist
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
First degree with honours: from a range of relevant subject areas (e.g. dance, psychology, education, childhood studies) normally with first or second class degree? or
have a recognised academic professional qualification in a health \xc2\xadrelated field such as Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Counselling, with additional evidence of ability to study at postgraduate level.
In exceptional circumstances candidates with significant experience of working in this field who produce a satisfactory portfolio of evidence demonstrating their ability to study at this level, may be accepted.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2004-04-18
About Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Canterbury Christ Church University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-04-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months