SRH University

Dance Movement Therapy

Master of Arts | Heidelberg

Would you like to use dance and movement to support people in change processes? On Germany's only Master's degree program in Dance and Movement Therapy, you will learn how to use dance and movement in a variety of therapeutic and social contexts.

Studierende des Studiengangs Tanz- und Bewegungstherapie tanzen gemeinsam.
All Facts at a Glance
Degree:
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Start:
1st october
Model:
full-time
Language:
English
ECTS:
120
Curriculum:
Info:
Duration:
4 semesters
Location:
Heidelberg
Costs:
690 € per month
What you will learn

Therapeutic approaches with a scientific basis

More and more clinical facilities and therapeutic centers are relying on creative therapeutic and artistic methods with a scientific basis. 

With the Dance and Movement Therapy degree course, you will experience the perfect mix of theory and practice. On the one hand, you will learn specific dance therapy techniques, psychological and medical expertise and scientific methods. On the other hand, you will have the opportunity to deepen your theoretical knowledge in the experience-based teaching units and in an intensive work placement phase. 

Artistic practice, interdisciplinarity and diversity are anchored as cross-cutting topics in the curriculum. The course aims to develop your professional therapeutic attitude. This enables you to plan, observe, initiate, implement and reflect on therapeutic change processes. 

Your prospects

Our innovative approach that pays off

With your acquired knowledge of dance/movement therapy, a wide range of career paths will be open to you. More and more clinical facilities and therapeutic centers are relying on creative therapeutic and artistic methods with a scientific basis. You will be particularly in demand in psychosomatic and psychiatric clinics, retirement homes, hospices and rehabilitation centers. You can also develop your skills in the field of social work, e.g. in child and youth welfare facilities, in integrative kindergartens and schools, or in the field of prevention. Or you can combine dance education, artistic and dance/movement therapy methods in community dance projects. Your Master's degree also enables you to pursue a career in research up to and including a doctorate.

Possible fields of activity:

  • Psychosomatic and psychiatric clinics
  • Forensic settings
  • Therapeutic and social child and youth welfare facilities
  • Project work in the field of Arts and Health / Community art
  • Geriatrics, work with senior citizens and in the field of cultural geragogy
  • Research and education
  • Freelance work, possibly setting up your own practice
  • The MA program is recognised by the Berufsverband der TanztherapeutInnen Deutschlands e.V. (BTD).

The degree programme is recognised by the German Professional Organisation For Dance Therapists (BTD). Evidence of additional achievements must be provided to be accepted into the BTD.

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Your modules

The Master's degree programme in Dance and Movement Therapy at SRH University provides you with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge. To begin with, you will learn the scientific foundations, psychology and initial techniques of dance and movement therapy. As you progress, you will deepen your knowledge of clinical psychology and neurology and gain practical experience through clinical placements. You will learn about evidence-based practices, specialised diagnostics and interdisciplinary approaches and carry out in-depth internships. The course is rounded off by the topics of professionalisation, ethics and law as well as the preparation of your Master's thesis.

We will be happy to send you further information material. You will also find the complete curriculum there.

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Study plan

Your curriculum

4 Semester 120 ECTS
1. Semester

1st semester

  • Scientific foundations

    6
  • Basics of dance and movement therapy

    6
  • Psychology and psychotherapy

    12
  • Dance and movement therapy techniques 1

    6
2. Semester

2nd semester

  • Clinical psychology (psychiatry, psychosomatics, psychotherapy)

    12
  • Neurology and quantitative research methods

    6
  • Dance and movement therapy techniques 2

    6
  • Clinical internship

    6
3. Semester

3rd semester

  • Evidence-based clinical practice

    6
  • Diagnostics and practical field children

    6
  • Artistic therapies and specific fields of practice

    6
  • Dance and movement therapy and interdisciplinary approaches

    6
  • In-depth internship

    6
4. Semester

4th semester

  • Professionalisation, law and ethics

    14
  • Master's thesis

    16
Certificate
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Certificate

Recognised as a BTD training institute

Our SRH University has proven its qualification as a training institute for the Dance and Movement Therapy (M.A.) programme in accordance with the standards of the Berufsverband der TanztherapeutInnen Deutschlands e.V. (German Professional Association of Dance Therapists) and is therefore entitled to use the titleBTD Training Institute.

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In addition to technical and methodological skills, social and personal skills are crucial today. SRH University 's innovative, successful and award-winning CORE principle promotes independent and active learning so that you can apply your knowledge directly in practice - for a clear competitive advantage.

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Costs

Smart financing

As a state-recognised, private university, SRH University is financed by tuition fees. This income goes towards equipping our campuses, providing services for our students and quality assurance. In this way, we ensure that you receive the best possible education under optimal study conditions.

Tuition fees

  • 690 € / month
  • Enrolment fee 750 €.


If you come from a non-EEA country without a residence permit, the enrolment fee is €1,000 - you must pay the tuition fees for one semester in advance. From the second semester onwards, payments for the remaining semesters are due six weeks before the end of the study period already paid for.

In addition to efficient organisation, a goal-oriented course of study also requires a solid financial basis in order to be able to pay rent, living costs and tuition fees. There are various financing options, such as BAföG, student loans or scholarship programmes.

We have listed all financing optionsherehere.

Admission requirements and application

Authorisation

You can register at any time without obligation via our online portal to apply. After receiving your documents, we will review them and invite you to an admissions interview.

To apply for the Master's degree programme in Dance and Movement Therapy, you will need to provide:

  • Bachelor's degree in social sciences, humanities or arts. If you have not graduated yet, apply with existing transcripts.
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of motivation
  • Copy of your identity card or passport
Admission requirements in the Deatil
Application process

We look forward to welcoming you to SRH University. This is what our application process looks like:

  1. You apply online via the SRH application portal
  2. If you fulfil the admission requirements, we will invite you to a selection interview
  3. If the interview is successful, you will receive an acceptance letter and a study contract from us
  4. You sign the study contract and send it back to us
  5. You pay the enrolment fee
  6. We will send you your letter of admission
  7. You take part in our induction week and then you're ready to go!
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