The MA Dramatherapy at the University of Derby is a postgraduate qualification designed for those passionate about using the dramatic art-form to facilitate psychological and emotional healing. You will explore the unique therapeutic potential of drama and theatre, developing the skills to work with diverse client groups. This course is ideal if you seek to engage deeply with psychotherapeutic practice, grounded in the expressive power of the arts, and are ready to undertake rigorous academic and practical training in this vital field.
This full-time, on-campus Masters programme is studied over two years, integrating theoretical knowledge with extensive practical application. You will engage in arts-based research methodologies, culminating in an Independent Scholarship that includes a solo performance, written critique, and viva voce. A key component of your training involves undertaking 72 sessions of personal therapy, as stipulated by the British Association of Dramatherapists. You will graduate equipped to practice as a qualified dramatherapist, ready to make a significant impact in mental health and therapeutic settings.