Courses are held in English (100%).
Dance Movement Therapy is the evidence-based use of dance and movement in therapy for promoting the physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual integration of individuals and systems of individuals. As an arts therapy approach it uses creative methods to engage clients and support their ability to express themselves, connect socially, and seek emotional well-being.
In both research and clinical practice, there is an increasing interest in dance movement therapy approaches as important additions to standard care. The professional context of dance movement therapists is not limited to traditional areas of practice such as psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, or special education. Dance Movement Therapy is also applied to neurology, oncology, cardiovascular medicine, etc. It is also increasingly applied to preventive care. Dance movement therapists work in the following fields:
The applied Master's course of dance movement therapy at the SRH in Heidelberg was developed within the framework of the European alignment and recognition of university degrees (Bologna process) and accredited in 2012. It offers graduates of artistic or psychosocial study programmes a qualified education in dance movement therapy.
In contrast to other Master's courses in Germany, this programme is designed as a two-year full-time programme. It generally begins in the winter semester on 1 October. The programme details can be found in the official programme handbook. The programme contains 120 ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System), and students achieve a state-approved degree with worldwide access to doctoral programmes. The language of the programme is English.
The applied Master's degree in dance movement therapy contains the following modules:
The advantages of our high-quality programme include the following:
Between the first and second years of the degree, students complete an internship (sometimes called "practicum" or placement), typically from late July to the beginning of October. The clinical internship provides intense practical experience outside the classroom, supervised closely by external mentors (or supervisors). These mentors are academically educated dance movement therapists. The organisation is handled by the students in consultation with the faculty internship office. Every placement requires prior approval of the internship office. Students are strongly recommended to complete their internships in a country where they speak the language.
None. Students may purchase a discounted semester ticket or a discounted "Deutschlandticket" for public transport.
There is a special scholarship available. The "Deutschlandstipendium" is a special scholarship programme supported by the German government and private companies.
Working as a non-EU citizen: In possession of a valid German residence permit for study purposes, you are allowed to work for up to 120 full days (full day = eight hours per day) or 240 half days (half day = four hours) during the calendar year. However, freelance work is not permitted. Internships that are mandatory for the successful completion of your studies at SRH do not count towards the above-named 120 full days.
Employment that is considered “student part-time work” ("studentische Nebentätigkeit", e.g. employment as a student worker at a university or in a university-related organisation or "Werkstudent" activities at companies that are related to your studies) can be done without any time restrictions.
We offer individual career counselling services in our Career Development Centre. Here you will find courses on how to prepare for job applications and interviews, covering techniques such as body language and voice training, as well as continued education offerings such as our business skills certificate. In addition, you can access job listings on the university website.
International Cultural Club, workshops, free language courses, social and networking events
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