Music therapists use music and sound to help improve people's emotional well-being, relieve stress and build confidence. On a typical day you could, meet with clients, their families or other professionals, assess client needs and plan therapy goals, plan and prepare for sessions, use a variety of musical styles and instruments in client-led, group or individual therapy sessions, monitor progress and take part in review meetings and much more.

Types of conditions and issues that music therapy can help

Your clients may be affected by a range of injuries, illnesses, disabilities, challenges or difficulties including:

• neurological disorders, such as acquired brain injury or stroke

• addiction

• autism

• communication delay

• dementia

• learning disabilities

• mental illness

• school exclusion

• serious illness, such as cancer

• social, behavioural and emotional difficulties, and issues affecting general wellbeing, such as anxiety.

You may also work with those who want to gain an insight into themselves and how they relate to others

You are likely to need a music degree. If you don't, you’ll be required to have an undergraduate degree or professional qualification in a relevant field such as social work or teaching. You’ll also have to demonstrate your musical proficiency.

You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to work as a music therapist in the UK. This involves completing professional training at postgraduate level at one of the following institutions approved by the HCPC:

• Anglia Ruskin University

• Guildhall School of Music & Drama

• Nordoff Robbins - course validated by Goldsmiths, University of London

• Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

• University of Derby

• University of Roehampton

• University of South Wales

• University of the West of England, Bristol

Funding or grants towards music therapy training may be available from a range of organisations, such as the BAMT, charities or trusts. Contact course providers to see if they have any funding opportunities. 

Personal Statement Help 

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Degree apprenticeship

A level 7 apprenticeship for arts therapists, including art therapists/art psychotherapists, dramatherapists and music therapists is available but opportunities are currently limited. You'll need to apply for an apprentice position with a health care provider. You can search for vacancies on the NHS Jobs website and Find an Apprenticeship website.

For more information : https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/allied-health-professionals/roles-allied-health-professions/music-therapist

Apprenticeship Finders

https://careerfinder.ucas.com/searchjobs/

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate

Interview Help 

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