Master of Dance Movement Therapy MDMT at University of Auckland

About

The Master of Dance Movement Therapy is an internationally recognized professional accreditation. Over two years of study and research, students become fluent in key aspects of dance movement therapy including anatomy and kinesiology, movement analysis, psychology, dance-based interventions in community and clinical settings, and individual and group therapeutic relationship. You will critically examine practices, theories and issues enabling you to contribute to the field of dance movement therapy in practice and theory.

Disciplines

Creative Arts and Industries

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Research 240 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Bachelors degree or higher.

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Research 240 points

You must provide a CV, written statement, and attend an interview. You will also be required to consent to the disclosure of criminal convictions.

Written statement

Your written statement should outline the following:

Why are you applying for the Master of Dance Movement Therapy
Why you think you are suited to a career as a dance movement therapist
What skills and background you bring to this course
Future goals for your work in this field, including populations you may be interested in working with

CV

This should cover relevant training, experience (professional and amateur), involvement in community and extracurricular activities, dance experiences and accomplishments.

Interview

Once you have completed your online application for admission and uploaded your written statement, CV, and academic transcripts you will be contacted via email regarding scheduling in your interview time.

Other pathways to study

You must have completed the requirements for the bachelors degree in a relevant field with at least a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II or a postgraduate diploma in a relevant field with an overall GPA of 5.0 or higher. Relevant fields include Dance Studies, Counselling, Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences, Physical Education, Psychology, Sport Science, Theatre Studies, and/or qualifications that lead to registration as a health professional.

The University’s Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt) degree is a suitable pathway into this programme. You may also be eligible to transfer credit towards your BDanceSt if you hold an undergraduate degree in a dance-related discipline. For more information, see External transfer of credit.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Research 240 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

Undergraduate degree or higher.
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0.

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Research 240 points

You must have completed the requirements for the bachelors degree or higher in a relevant field with a GPE of 5.0. Relevant fields include Dance Studies, Counselling, Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences, Physical Education, Psychology, Sport Science, Theatre Studies, and/or qualifications that lead to registration as a health professional.

You must provide a CV, written statement, and attend an interview. You will also be required to consent to the disclosure of criminal convictions.

Written statement

Your written statement should outline the following:

Why are you applying for the Master of Dance Movement Therapy
Why you think you are suited to a career as a dance movement therapist
What skills and background you bring to this course
Future goals for your work in this field, including populations you may be interested in working with

CV

This should cover relevant training, experience (professional and amateur), involvement in community and extracurricular activities, dance experiences and accomplishments.

Interview

Once you have completed your online application for admission and uploaded your written statement, CV, and academic transcripts you will be contacted via email regarding scheduling in your interview time.

Other pathways to study

The University’s Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt) degree is a suitable pathway into this programme. You may also be eligible to transfer credit towards your BDanceSt if you hold an undergraduate degree in a dance-related discipline. For more information, see External transfer of credit.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

The Master of Dance Movement Therapy provides qualification as a registered dance movement therapist, in New Zealand, Australia and beyond, in clinical and community contexts. This programme leads to career opportunities bringing together dance and health in diverse national and international contexts. The Master of Dance Movement Therapy is an internationally recognised professional accreditation whose graduates can practice in Australia, New Zealand, and the wider Austral-Asian region. Upon graduation, students will meet the requirements and can apply for provisional professional membership with DTAA (Dance Movement Therapy Association of Australasia) as a Dance Movement Therapist and full professional registration with ANZACATA (Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association) as a Creative Arts Therapist.

Jobs related to this programme

Activities coordinator in aged care
Arts therapist
Counsellor utilising dance therapy techniques
Dance movement therapist
Disability dance specialist in schools
Group facilitator (disability, children, families, high needs populations)
Teaching, training, education
Therapeutic dance teacher

Further study options

See all study options

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 52,842

Application Fee

NZD

Master of Dance Movement Therapy MDMT

University of Auckland

University of Auckland

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