Master of Dance Movement Therapy

Master of Dance Movement Therapy

Master degree
24 months
Application deadlines: 8 December
Processing time: 20 days
Application fee: NZ$100
Full-time
Intakes: March
International tuition: NZ$41,167
Domestic tuition: NZ$9,282

Program overview

The Master of Dance Movement Therapy is an internationally recognized professional accreditation. Over two years of study and research, students become fluent in key aspects of dance movement therapy including anatomy and kinesiology, movement analysis, psychology, dance-based interventions in community and clinical settings, and individual and group therapeutic relationship. You will critically examine practices, theories and issues enabling you to contribute to the field of dance movement therapy in practice and theory.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
  • PTE
  • TOEFL PBT
  • TOEFL iBT
You must have completed the requirements for the bachelors degree or higher in a relevant field with a GPA of 5.0. Relevant fields include Dance Studies, Counselling, Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences, Physical Education, Psychology, Sport Science, Theatre Studies, and/or qualifications that lead to registration as a health professional. You must provide a CV, written statement, and attend an interview. You will also be required to consent to the disclosure of criminal convictions. Written statement Your written statement should outline the following: Why are you applying for the Master of Dance Movement Therapy Why you think you are suited to a career as a dance movement therapist What skills and background you bring to this course Future goals for your work in this field, including populations you may be interested in working with CV This should cover relevant training, experience (professional and amateur), involvement in community and extracurricular activities, dance experiences and accomplishments. Interview Once you have completed your online application for admission and uploaded your written statement, CV, and academic transcripts you will be contacted via email regarding scheduling in your interview time. IELTS: minimum score of 6.5, with no subscore less than 6.0 or TOEFL: a minimum score of 575 or Internet-based (IBT) TOEFL: a score of 90 (with minimum score of 21 in Writing) or Pearson Test of English (Academic): an overall score of 58 with no score less than 50

Career opportunities

Activities coordinator in aged care Arts therapist Counsellor utilising dance therapy techniques Dance movement therapist Disability dance specialist in schools Group facilitator (disability, children, families, high needs populations) Teaching, training, education Therapeutic dance teacher

Campus location

Auckland , New Zealand

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