Master of Creative Music Therapy
Arts and humanities
Be a part of a vibrant and dynamic program of study, where you will engage in a creative learning approach on your journey to becoming a career-ready Registered Music Therapist (RMT). As a graduate of this program, you would be joining an evidence-based allied health profession, in which music is used to support people of all ages and life stages (some through the National Disability Insurance Scheme) within the domain areas of cognition, communication, movement, social engagement and emotional
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Kingswood
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 111859C
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Course overview
Be a part of a vibrant and dynamic program of study, where you will engage in a creative learning approach on your journey to becoming a career-ready Registered Music Therapist (RMT). As a graduate of this program, you would be joining an evidence-based allied health profession, in which music is used to support people of all ages and life stages (some through the National Disability Insurance Scheme) within the domain areas of cognition, communication, movement, social engagement and emotional wellbeing.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or higher in music, creative arts, education, allied health, counselling or psychology; Must submit a 3-page PDF document that includes: a 500-word personal statement explaining the reasons they are seeking entry to the program and why they want to become a music therapist; approximately 300-words providing information on their relevant music and other related experiences/training/qualifications (use dot points where needed); and three video links of performances
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney University - Penrith | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Penrith (Kingswood) | 1 March 2027 | — | $26,526per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Western Sydney University - Penrith
PrimaryStudent Centre, Building I, Second Ave, KINGSWOOD, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.