dance voice

         

      CITY of  BRISTOL

             COLLEGE

DESCRIPTION:

This course is validated by Canterbury Christ Church University and taught by Dance Voice in Bristol and commences in September annually.

This practice based Masters programme is embedded in a highly experienced training and therapy centre which has a strong academic team, all of whom are senior qualified therapists/practitioners.

The course starts with an intensive weekend with tuition continuing on Mondays from 9.00am - 6.00pm with an additional one day equivalent placement on site with the therapists in year one, and the equivalent of 2 days placement off site in year two. 

Students should also be prepared to commit to 160 hours of private study and research per module over the first two years.

Modules - Year 1      Module 1  Orientation to Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP)

                                     Module 2  Moving Body in Dance and DMP

                                     Module 3  Developmental Psychology

                   Year 2      Module 4   Professional Practiceas a Dance Movement Psychotherapist

                                     Module 5   Laban Observations and Interventions

                                     Module 6  The Autonomouse Practitioner

                   Year 3      Research Proposal (taught Module) and 12,000 word Dissertation

Students are required to be in therapy concurrent with the course.

OBJECTIVES:

Under current validation, this 3 year Masters Programme meets the criteria of  the Association of Dance Movement Psychotherapy (UK), on successful completion of year 3 this enables students to receive their Licence to Practice

RESOURCES:

Comprehensive library and internet access.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should normally fall within one of the following categories.

• Have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study, or an equivalent professional qualification or extensive experience in a related field. 

• Be a non-graduate with related experience but without other relevant validated training  who can demonstrate the ability to complete academic studies at Masters level

   If English is not your first language you must have:

•  GCSE/O level in English Language at Grade C or above, or an equivalent qualification

OR

• a minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System) as administered by the British Council in most countries.

                OR

• a minimum score of 580 in TOEFL (Test in English as a Foreign Language) or 237 in the computer based test (TOEFL results must include a score of 4.5 in the TWE (Test of written English))

TUITION FEES:

Tuition Fees Table:  (there will be a 5% annual inflation increase) (Amounts shown in £ Sterling)

UK & EU students:   

International/Non EU students:

This fee includes clinical supervision (year 1) and clinical supervision support/liaison regarding off-site placements (year 2)

LOANS AND HARDSHIP FUNDS

Masters students information on the Access to Learning Fund administered by Canterbury Christ Church.

There is a discretionary fund to help students in hardship if they are struggling after they have started their programme. It cannot be used to cover fees as it is for maintenance and other course related costs

http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/support/student-support-services/students/finance/finance-info-0910/alf.asp

Finance to cover fees, maintenance and other course related costs: -

Professional and Career Development Loans are commercial bank loans that can be used to help pay for work related learning.  You can borrow between £300 and £10,000 to help support the cost of up to two years of learning (or three years if it includes one year's relevant unpaid practical work).  The Government will pay the interest on the loan while you are learning and for one month afterwards.  You will then need to start repaying the loan as you would any other commercial loans product.  The loan can be used to  pay course fees or other costs such as travel and living expenses.  You can also use the loan to supplement other forms of support such as grants or bursaries.

As the Professional and Career Development Loan is a commercial loan product, you should make sure you have investigated all the funding options that may be open to you to ensure you take an informed decision about whether the Loan is right for you.  For further information on financial assistance to suppport your learning, visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact Next Step on 0800 100 900

Our learning provider registration number is:  5445

 Prospective students should enquire about funding prior to attending for interview

OTHER INFORMATION:

Interviews for overseas students who cannot attend personally.  Instructions

You are required to maintain your independent study as well as personal therapy thoughout the duration of the programme.

Upon request we can offer a general broadsheet of other expenses relevant to this course.

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORM

A unique feature of this training is the on-site placement work with a range of client populations working alongside senior registered therapists that tutor the course.

Easy access to Bristol International Airport, motorway and rail links make this particularly attractive to people living in the Midlands, Wales, Ireland and the South West.

STUDENT QUOTE:

"Training as a dance therapist at Dance Voice is helping me to forge links between mind and body, to facilitate both emotional and physical connections, and to use these skills in a practice setting with clients where positive shifts in energy and awareness can occur."