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PhD / Doctorate Music & Performing Arts Full Time

Doctor PhD Degree Music Therapy

at Bircham International University · Spain

Duration

Average Duration: 24 months.

Intake

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Mode

Full Time

About this program

This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Music Therapy via distance learning explores how music interventions can support therapeutic goals and improve a patient’s quality of life. Students study how music therapists assess strengths and needs, then provide treatment using creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to music.

The program uses a structured format of 70% textbooks and 30% thesis. It includes 45 to 72 academic credits above a Master’s program, with 21 academic credits for Music Therapy Online and 18 academic credits for research methodology and a final project or thesis.

It is designed for adults and professionals, with admission open for adults over 27 years of age. Admission requires a Master’s degree or international equivalent, and previous knowledge in the field of study is required.

Modules

  • Music Therapy Online
  • Research methodology and final project or thesis.
  • 601MUT - Movement & Meditation
  • 602MUT - Performing Music & Dance
  • 603MUT - Musicology
  • 604MUT - Mindfulness
  • 605MUT - Music Therapy
  • 606MUT - Cognitive Development
  • 607MUT - Sensory Therapy

Entry requirements

Admission is open for adults over 27 years of age.

Master's degree or international equivalent (5 years of study) is required for admission.

Previous knowledge in this field of study is required.

How this course compares

  • Bircham International University is #80 in Spain on research impact (1,623 citations).
  • It lists 5 Music & Performing Arts courses in total, 2 of them at phd / doctorate level.
  • Most phd / doctorate Music & Performing Arts courses in Spain take Average Duration: 24 months.; this one does too.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Doctor PhD Degree Music Therapy at Bircham International University?

It takes Average Duration: 24 months., studied Full Time.

Is Bircham International University a good university for Music & Performing Arts?

Bircham International University is #80 in Spain on research impact (1,623 citations).

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