Objectives and competences

The master's degree in Music Therapy, recognized by the European Consortium for the Arts Therapies Education (ECArTE), offers a practical, innovative approach closely linked to the world of work. The programme is designed and taught by a team of world-renowned professional teachers in the areas of music, psychology, music therapy and neuroscience. From a vision committed to personal development and social responsibility, a proprietary and innovative model recognized by the European Confederation of Music Therapy is applied. The program, oriented towards professionalisation, offers a wide range of practice centres.

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateLifelong learning master's degree certificate
Faculty or schoolInstitut de Formació Contínua IL3
Branch of knowledge
  • Behavioural sciences and psychology
Mode of deliveryFace-to-face
Credits60
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionSpanish
Enrolment fee:First year: 6.660,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s):Yes
Classes begin:06/10/2023
E-mailinfo@il3.ub.edu
Master's degree course homepage http://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master/master-musicoterapia.html
ManagmentEscudé Matamoros , Núria
Open pre-enrolmentNo
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification:Sí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

- To acquire knowledge in the areas of medicine, music and psychology, which are central to this master's degree.
- To identify and become aware of learning and teaching strategies in this field.
- To apply the principles of music therapy in different groups.
- To plan and implement action plans in different areas.
- To design and implement specific evaluation systems for music therapy that take into account the objectives and the skills to be acquired.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

- Holders of university degrees and diplomas in the fields of health, social work and education who have knowledge of music.
- Holders of music degrees and other higher education qualifications in music, in any area of specialization.

In addition, the candidate should complete the following basic requirements in order to most effectively follow the course plan of the Masters in Music Therapy.

The following aspects are highly valued in the admissions process:
- Advanced studies completed in the following areas: music, education, health and mental health.
- To acquire practical musical and improvisation skills.
- To gain basic knowledge of harmony to be able to play simple accompaniment on the guitar or piano.
- Previous practical experience in areas related to health (medicine, nursing, geriatrics, psychiatry, psychology), education, special education, social projects of rehabilitation and social integration and volunteer capacity.
- Teamwork skills.
- Attitude towards work as a therapist in contact with different groups (children and adults with psychiatric problems, emotional or developmental disorders, elderly people, neurological rehabilitation, palliative care, etc.).

Access requirements and conditions

Pre-enrolment

Contact us

Faculty or school where the course is taught


Address:Virtèlia Escola de Música
Carrer de Vallmajor, 11

08021 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email address:info@il3.ub.edu
Webpage:http://www.il3.ub.edu
Telephone:93 309 36 54
Observations:Thursday, from 5.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m., Friday from 5.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (as well as some Saturdays, intensive timetable of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.).

For further enquiries


Address:Institut de Formació Contínua - UB
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131

08018 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email address:info@il3.ub.edu
Webpage:http://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master/master-musicoterapia.html
Telephone:93 309 36 54
Observations:Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.