Queen Margaret University

MSc Dramatherapy

The MSc Dramatherapy program focuses on combining theoretical understanding with practical skills to prepare students for a career in therapeutic storytelling and creative intervention. Students learn about the core principles of dramatherapy, including the ethical and professional standards necessary to work effectively with different client groups. The program emphasizes experiential learning, giving students opportunities to develop their own practice through supervised placements and project work, which helps build confidence and competence in using drama as a healing tool.

Throughout the course, students explore various methods and approaches used in dramatherapy, from improvisation and role-play to storytelling and movement. They also engage with psychological theories and research that underpin therapeutic work, ensuring their practice is evidence-based. The program aims to support students in developing reflective, transferable skills needed for careers in mental health, education, social work, or voluntary sector roles, with many graduates finding employment in areas where creative therapies are valued. It encourages a compassionate, student-centered approach, helping learners grow into confident professionals equipped to make positive impacts through their work.