Music therapyfull time
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Heidelberg
- Deadlines
- Please enquire
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Music Therapy
Focus
Psychology for Music Therapists, Disease Theory, Therapeutic Music Practice, Fundamentals and Methods of Music Therapy, Manualised Music Therapy, Empiricism in Music Therapy, Biopsychology for Music Therapists, Integrative music therapy and musical practice, Interdisciplinary Work in Music Therapy
Target group
musicology interested psychologists, musicians, medics, music therapists without Master's qualification
Annotation
We support you personally and continuously in achieving your goals. Based on our proven CORE principle, we have coordinated all learning objectives, forms of examination as well as teaching and learning methods for you in such a way that learning is fun and you will achieve the best possible learning success. Digital teaching and learning content The use of digital elements in teaching is an essential component of our teaching and learning concept. Whether in virtual group rooms, chats with lecturers or in mobile learning apps, with us, you will be optimally prepared for the demands of the modern working world. You will get to know a variety of digital tools and methods that are precisely tailored to the skills that will help you in your studies and later career. Communication platforms such as MS Teams or Zoom are integrated into your everyday study routine as a matter of course. Internationality The SRH University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg maintains a broad network of partnerships around the world to enable you to spend time studying abroad: In a semester abroad, an internship or in a summer school, you can gain unique experiences worldwide, which will bring you unforgettable experiences with lifelong friendships.
Admission requirements
To apply for the Master’s degree programme in Music Therapy, you will need: Proof of first academic degree (Bachelor’s, Diploma degree or Magister degree) in Social Work/Social Education, Therapeutic Education, Psychology, Nursing or Medicine or a comparable academic degree Curriculum vitae with current passport photo - Copy of identity document (front and back) or, for foreign students, copy of the national identity card Proof of adequate command of German (for international applicants) You must register once for the online application process. This gives you the opportunity to add information and files later before you send us your documents.
Lecture period
- 01.10.2025 - 31.03.2026
- 01.04.2026 - 30.09.2026
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2025/2026)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
You can apply to SRH University at any time.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
You can apply to SRH University at any time.
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
You can apply to SRH University at any time.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
You can apply to SRH University at any time.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees EUR 690/month enrolment fee EUR 750 If you come from a non-EEA country without a permanent residence permit, the enrolment fee is EUR 1,000 – you must pay tuition fees for a semester in advance. From the second semester, payments for the remaining study semesters fall due six weeks before the end of the duration of study already paid.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
Further languages
English

