Objectives and competences

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateLifelong learning master's degree certificate
Coordinating facultyInstitut de Formació Contínua IL3
Branch of knowledge
  • Behavioural sciences and psychology
Mode of deliveryFace-to-face
Credits60
Length of course2 academic years
Language(s) of instructionSpanish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 6.810,00 €
Second year: 0,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)Yes, curricular
Start of teaching period02/10/2026
End of teaching period27/10/2027
E-mailadmisiones@il3.ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master-musicoterapia
ManagmentEscudé Matamoros, Núria
Open pre-enrolmenthttps://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master-musicoterapia
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationSí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

- To acquire knowledge in the areas of medicine, music and psychology, which are central to this master's degree.
- Identify the learning and teaching strategies specific to the subject and become aware of them.
- To apply the principles of music therapy in different groups.
- To design and implement action plans in different areas.
- To design and implement specific evaluation systems for music therapy that take into account the objectives and the skills to be acquired.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

- Holders of university degrees and diplomas in the fields of health, social work and education who have knowledge of music.
- Holders of music degrees and other higher education qualifications in music, in any area of specialization.

In addition, the candidate should complete the following basic requirements in order to most effectively follow the course plan of the Masters in Music Therapy.

The following aspects are highly valued in the admissions process:
- Advanced studies completed in the following areas: music, education, health and mental health.
- To acquire practical musical and improvisation skills.
- To gain basic knowledge of harmony to be able to play simple accompaniment on the guitar or piano.
- Previous practical experience in areas related to health (medicine, nursing, geriatrics, psychiatry, psychology), education, special education, social projects of rehabilitation and social integration and volunteer capacity.
- Teamwork skills.
- Attitude towards work as a therapist in contact with different groups (children and adults with psychiatric problems, emotional or developmental disorders, elderly people, neurological rehabilitation, palliative care, etc.).

Access requirements and conditions

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

Pre-enrolment

Calendar

Contact us

Classes


AddressVirtèlia Escola de Música
Carrer de Vallmajor, 11

08021 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressadmisiones@il3.ub.edu
Webpagehttp://www.il3.ub.edu
Telephone93 309 36 54
ObservationsThursday, from 5.30 to 9.30 p.m., Friday from 5.30 to 9.30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (as well as some Saturdays, intensive timetable of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m.).

Further information


AddressInstitut de Formació Contínua - UB
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131

08018 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressadmisiones@il3.ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master-musicoterapia
Telephone93 309 36 54
ObservationsMonday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m (July, August and Christmas: Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m).

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