Dramatherapy at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh - UCAS

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Course summary

This new MSc Dramatherapy is the first of its kind in Scotland and the only opportunity to engage in accredited training as a Dramatherapist here. It offers a rewarding and creative approach to working with others and is an exciting development in the life of the profession in Scotland. This full-time course leads to eligibility to register with the Health and Care Processions Council (HCPC) and use the protected title of ‘Dramatherapist’. The rich potential of creative, embodied expression, your desire to work with others in a meaningful way and the life changing potential of psychotherapy all come together in this pioneering programme. If you have at least one year’s experience of working alongside people, either within a mental or physical health setting, education, social services or the voluntary sector, this course will help you build on your interpersonal and creative skills and develop new competencies as a Dramatherapist.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Entry requirements

UK honours degree or equivalent in a related field. This will not necessarily be in the field of drama/theatre; applicants may also come from education, psychology, other allied health professions, social work or other backgrounds. Creative and drama-based skills and experience will be considered on admissions day (see below). Normally a minimum of one year’s experience (or part-time equivalent) of work in a caring / facilitating capacity or equivalent. Relevant work includes: nursing assistant, project worker, arts-based facilitator, care work in a community setting, drama teaching. Some experience of having been engaged in psychotherapy/counselling, or experiential workshops in creative therapies is desirable. International: You you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 7.0 with no individual component score less than 6.5. Criminal records check: A satisfactory criminal records check will be required. Admissions day/Interview: UK applicants are expected to attend an admissions day at QMU. These will usually be held in March and June (tbc) and the application deadlines will be set in advance of these days. The admissions day will involve creative group workshops and an individual interview. Interviews for international students will be conducted using an online platform.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £8295 Year 1
Northern Ireland £8295 Year 1
Scotland £8295 Year 1
Wales £8295 Year 1
Channel Islands £8295 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £8295 Year 1
International £15930 Year 1

Additional fee information

2024 Postgraduate Arts Therapies PLEASE NOTE: Fees are per year, our Art Therapy courses are two year courses. Fees detailed exclude any dissertation or 'top-up' fees. These are full-time fees for QMU's Art Therapy courses and applies for the following: MSc Art Psychotherapy, MSc Dramatherapy and MSc Music Therapy.
Dramatherapy at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh - UCAS