UTS course code: C06082
Testamur title: Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy
Abbreviation: GradDipMusTh
Course Coordinator: Dr Rosemary Faire
Course fee: HECS/$167 per cp (local); $3,000 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 48

Overview
Course aims
Admission requirements
Attendance
Course duration
Course program
Assessment
Professional recognition
Other information

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy provides the opportunity for suitably qualified people to acquire knowledge, develop specialist skills and gain required basic experience in preparation for a career as a music therapist.

Some subjects in the Graduate Diploma are provided by the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health.

Course aims

The course aims to:

• develop skills in the design, implementation and evaluation of music therapy programs in a wide range of clinical and special education settings
• develop a knowledge of clinical conditions and an understanding of how music can be applied in a therapeutic and special education modality
• develop musicianship skills to a level at which you are able to confidently devise and lead therapeutic music activities for select clients, and
• develop research interests in all aspects of music therapy.

Admission requirements

You must have a degree or equivalent in music, music education, nursing or another relevant field from a recognised tertiary institution. Should you hold a degree in an area other than music, competencies in music must be of an advanced standard. You need to attend an interview/audition to determine suitability.

Attendance

Attendance at lectures for a minimum of four hours each week is required.

Clinical practicum in institutions under supervision runs for two days per week. Times for the clinical practicum can be negotiated. The Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) requires that a total of 1,040 hours of practicum be completed. Up to 200 hours credit can be given for experience prior to commencement.

Course duration

The course duration is two years of part-time study. There is also a two-year, full-time course for international students (two years being required for the completion of practicum).

Course program

Spring semester
026952 Music Therapy 2 6cp
026955 Integrated Arts Therapy 1 6cp

Spring semester
026954 Music Therapy 4 6cp
92966 Illness, Disability and Therapeutic Approaches 6cp

Assessment

Assessment consists of assignments, workshops, practical exams and class participation.

Professional recognition

As a Graduate, you are eligible for registration as a music therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association.

Other information

For further information about this course, contact:

telephone (02) 9514 5621
email teached.office@uts.edu.au