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Music Therapy Master (extra-occupational )

General information

There is currently no application or admission process.

    • Bachelor's degree in music, education, psychology or medicine
      • in individual cases the examination board may also admit other subjects
      • In exceptional cases, admission can also be granted if the aptitude required for the degree programme was acquired in a profession instead of a university degree.
        • The recognition of competences and skills acquired in professional practice is carried out within the framework of a separate aptitude test. This aptitude test is intended to establish the equivalence of the vocational qualification with that of a completed vocationally qualifying degree programme. The formal prerequisite for the determination of aptitude is a proven intensive occupation with music therapy contents for approx. five years.
    • at least one year of qualified practical professional experience
    • a period of work shadowing at an institution with a clinical-therapeutic or psychosocial focus
      • This does not have to involve music therapy
      • For applicants without experience in the psychosocial field: at least 10 weeks with a total of at least 50 hours
      • For applicants with experience: at least 6 weeks with a total of at least 30 hours
      • Supervision is recommended
      • The start of the work shadowing in this institution must not be longer than 2 years ago
    • An artistic talent with regard to the music therapy orientation of the study programme
    • german language skills C1 according to CEFR

    Please refer to the program's website for additional important information regarding admission requirements

    • Standard period of study: 6 semesters, 120 credit points
    • Degree: Master of Arts (MA)
  • On 24 January 2026, an information day will be held for the professional master's degree programme in music therapy. More information can be found here.