Music Therapy - MA
Key information
Closing date for applications is Friday, 1 May 2026
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from October and throughout the academic year before the programme starts in September. Interviews typically take place in December, February, April, and June. Early application is recommended due to limited places.
Use your musical skills to work with people to support their health and wellbeing, through UL’s two-year, full-time Master of Arts (MA) in Music Therapy.
This programme prepares students for professional practice as music therapists, combining music, therapeutic and clinical skills with cross-cultural awareness.
You’ll develop core competencies in piano, guitar, voice and improvisation, and apply these in therapeutic contexts across diverse client groups. This programme suits those with an already high level of music skills.
The programme includes supervised placements, reflective practice, and personal development. Personal psychotherapy is a component of the programme
Graduates are eligible to join the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists and have successfully registered to work in Ireland, the UK, and internationally.
During this programme, you will
- Build the core skills to become a qualified music therapist, combining your musical ability with therapeutic practice, cross-cultural awareness, and clinical skills across diverse client groups and settings.
- Graduate ready to work as a music therapist or pursue further research. Many students also go on to work in healthcare, education, and social services.
- Meet the growing demand for skilled, socially aware music therapists in Ireland and beyond by combining hands-on placement experience with academic and research training.
- Prepare for a wide range of therapeutic and music-focused roles by contributing to the profession’s research base, developing practical skills through supervised placements, and gaining blended in-person and online training.
- Engage in clinical work placements throughout training to ensure you are equipped to practice music therapy professionally on completion.
