Master's programme Music Therapy for Empowerment and Inclusion

Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)

Entrance Requirements: 240 ECTS credits (also by transfer), 1 year of professional experience; assessment of aptitude, if no degree in a musical subject

Language of Instruction: German

Duration: 3 Semester (start: Winter Semester)

THWS Location: Würzburg

Diploma Supplement: yes

Semester fees: 2.820 € per semester plus semester fee

The extra-occupational advanced master’s programme qualifies its students for the application and development of music therapy for clients with needs in participation and for the training of formal and informal caregivers in the use of music in daily care. The focus is on affected people and their environment.

Programme Structure

The part-time programme offers eight modules in the course of three semesters. In four modules, students will learn throughout the three semesters to do interventions and how to apply them to clients. For this purposes, three other modules communicate relevant knowledge in psychology, medicine, sociology and economy as well as specialist knowledge in assistive technology. The master's thesis, finally, focuses on applied interdisciplinary research.

Career Perspectives

Graduates can work in specialist and leading positions in healthcare institutions, services and start-ups in the context of music therapy for empowerment and inclusion. In addition, they can employ their skills and competences in fields and activities aimed at teaching techniques based on music therapy for formal and informal care.
Of high importance is the implementation of the Federal Participation Act (Bundes-Teilhabe-Gesetz, BTHG) as well as the National Dementia Strategy for Germany.

Additional Information

An existing Bachelor's degree with at least 240 ECTS credits is required for this master's programme. Possibly missing ECTS credits can be made up for by successfully completing an THWS certificate course, by seeking the accreditation of relevant professional experience, or by further transfer of ECTS credits.

An assessment of aptitude is required, if you cannot provide a degree in field of music.

Contact person

Prof. Dr. Thomas Wosch
E-mail thomas.wosch[at]thws.de

Marina Wetterich
E-mail smei.cw[at]thws.de
Phone +49 (0)931 3511-6302

Link to programme page Music Therapy for Empowerment and Inclusion

Programme offered by

Faculty of Applied Social Sciences
Campus for Professional Development