Program Overview
The Dance Movement Therapy at University of Derby is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 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 Therapy 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Buxton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dance Movement Therapy 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
- Clinical Placement and Supervision
- Clinical Supervision and Advanced Practice
- Dance Movement Psychotherapy: Research, Theory and Skills
- Experiential: Group Skills
- Independent Scholarship. The Body Of Work
- Movement Observation and Analysis
- Psyche-Soma: The Body\x96Mind Relationship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You\'ll need a relevant undergraduate degree and at least two years experience of dance and movement.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required at the point of accepting a place at the University. The Disclosure and Barring Service was established when the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) merged in 2012 and will now provide the criminal records checking service for this programme.
If English is not your first language, you will need to hold IELTS 7.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Derby directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Derby
University of Derby
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Derby is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 15 May 2026
- Start Date in 2012
- Language English
- Duration 24 months