Master of Dance Movement Therapy

Programme Overview

The Master of Dance Movement Therapy (MDMT) is an internationally recognized professional accreditation that brings together the worlds of dance, health, and community wellbeing.Over two years of mixed coursework and independent research, students build a professional level of practical, clinical, and theoretical fluency in somatic body systems, group therapeutic relationships, and creative leadership.The framework emphasizes a strong commitment to cultural diversity, social justice, and addressing public health or disability needs within local and international communities.

What You'll Study

The degree is divided sequentially into two 120-point annual parts, requiring students to maintain a B average (GPA 5.0) in Part I to transition into advanced thesis blocks.

Year 1 (Part I Coursework & Initial Practicums):

• Core Disciplinary Knowledge: Building foundational fluencies across Dance Therapy, Theory and Practice I & II (DANCE 772 and 773).
• Scientific & Analytical Foundations: Completing Awareness and Analysis in DMT (DANCE 776) covering anatomy, kinesiology, and systematic movement observation tools.
• Psychological Interventions: Enrolling in Psychology in Dance Movement Therapy (DANCE 774) focusing on developmental psychology, trauma-informed practices, and neuroscience.
• Supervised Placements: Gaining structured real-world familiarity through Therapeutic Modalities of DMT (DANCE 775).

Year 2 (Part II Advanced Practice & Capstone Thesis):

• Advanced Professional Practicum: Engaging in a double-semester clinical placement block (Practicum in Dance Movement Therapy – DANCE 777A&B) spanning at least two different host populations.
• The Master's Thesis: Completing a 90-point written research thesis (Thesis in Dance Movement Therapy – DANCE 797A&B) under direct academic supervision to build a technical specialty in the field.

Why Choose This Programme?

• Professional Registration Pathway: Graduates immediately qualify to apply for provisional professional membership with the Dance Movement Therapy Association of Australasia (DTAA) and full professional registration with ANZACATA.
• Flexible Split Delivery: The programme uses a hybrid low-residency structure, mixing progress-monitored weekly online learning with on-campus block intensives.
• Elite Experiential Mentorship: Work alongside recognized international experts, practitioners, and choreographers to translate raw artistic movement into evidence-based clinical therapy.

Entry Requirements & Compliance Checks

• Academic Minimums: A completed undergraduate bachelors degree (or higher qualification) in a relevant field with a minimum GPA/GPE of 5.0 or higher across your advanced papers.
• Approved Relevant Fields: Target backgrounds include Dance Studies, Counselling, Psychology, Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences, Physical Education, Sport Science, Theatre Studies, or an equivalent health professional qualification.
• Prerequisites / Supplemental Selection: Eligible applicants must provide a professional Curriculum Vitae (CV) alongside a comprehensive written statement detailing their career motivations, background skills, and targeted client populations.
• Professional / Compliance Steps: Shortlisted candidates must pass a mandatory selection interview with the faculty panel to confirm suitability for therapeutic environments.
• Language Requirement: A strict Academic IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no individual sub-band sitting lower than 6.0.