Master of Music Therapy (M04AA) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this course, graduates should be able to:

• Identify, use and evaluate concepts and principles of music therapy and the various theories that underpin its practice
• Employ advanced musical knowledge and skills to support creative music experiences in music therapy contexts
• Plan music therapy programs, including assessment, design, facilitation and evaluation, for a diverse range of practice contexts
• Apply knowledge of relevant disability and health conditions to the use of music to foster health, development and wellbeing
• Carry out independent research and analysis into music therapy and think creatively about issues arising in their own practice
• Work ethically and responsibly as a music therapist in diverse practice contexts
• Employ music therapy to respond to individual needs, and enhance the wellbeing of clients.

Generic skills

On completion of this course, graduates should have:

• Well-developed problem-solving abilities in the discipline area, characterised by flexibility of approach
• Well-developed teamwork abilities
• Well-developed consultation skills, including work with families and colleagues
• Strong capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in oral presentations and written documents/reports
• Strong capacity to advocate for improved access to therapy services for people in need
• Ability to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work.

Graduate attributes

University of Melbourne postgraduate coursework degrees seek to develop graduates who demonstrate a capacity for contemporary professional practice and/or specialist knowledge and theory. Postgraduate coursework degrees have multiple purposes. They are designed to provide students with the opportunity for advanced knowledge and understanding in a specialist area; to enhance professional knowledge and skills; and to engage with new and emerging fields of study.