Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- 2-4 years (full-time)
- Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible
- 3-6 years (part-time).
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Feb 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Mar 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Jul 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Aug 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT: 80
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Music, Art Therapy
Overview
Music Therapy at Anglia Ruskin University research institute leads music therapy research for adults, older people, young people and children with a range of issues. We specialise in finding out what works clinically in music therapy and how it works, including which theoretical frameworks such as neurology, psychology, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis best inform the work.
Learning outcomes
- Our innovative research involves outcome studies in a variety of settings, such as schools, health services, voluntary and the private sector, and we have many partnerships within these.
- Our research streams include music therapy and dementia, autism, end of life process, learning disability, mental health, children and families, addiction and stroke. Our Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research is based in a state-of-the-art music therapy centre, including a research laboratory where practical music therapy and music and brain research can be undertaken in purpose-built spaces.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Music, therapy and the brain
- Music and consciousness states
- State dependent cognition and recall
- Music therapy and addiction treatment
- Music therapy and mental health, eating disorders, children and families
- Cultural issues in music therapy
- The use of non-western music
- Music and language
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT: 80
General requirements
- PhD: You'll need a Masters degree or equivalent in a related subject area.
- If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 30,019 AUD / year (≈ 15,900 GBP / year)
- Domestic — Citizens or residents: 9,036 AUD / year (≈ 4,786 GBP / year)
Living costs
Cambridge, United Kingdom: 1,597-2,766 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Music Therapy.
- Sport Scholarship — Anglia Ruskin University, Grant 12500 GBP, Deadline Anytime, Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Grant 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant 19000 GBP, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant 22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027
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