Master of Arts Program (M.A.)
Music Therapy Entrance Exam
1. Observation: Applicants must observe at least 2 hours of music therapy sessions with the therapy staff(s) from the College of Music. Also, they need to write their observation, which will be used as an application document, and submit it to the music therapy department afterward. Sessions are available at the College of Music. Please contact the Music Therapy Department to schedule dates and times for observation at Facebook page: Mahidol Music Therapy, email: musictherapymu@gmail.com, or 02- 800-2525 (ext. 4113). This must be done prior to the Entrance Examinations.
2.Written exam: Write the exam in Thai and English Language up to the question. The written exam will last for 2 hours.
Contents:
1. Basic knowledge about music therapy
2. What kind(s) of clients the applicant wants to work with, and give example(s) of how a music therapist uses music with the clients
3. Applicant’s opinions on ethics
4. Reading and writing skills in Thai and English languages
Study Sources:
American Music Therapy Association. (2005). What is music therapy. https://www.musictherapy.org/about/musictherapy/
Davis, W., Gfeller, K. E., & Thaut, M. (2008). An introduction to the theory and practice of music therapy (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill College.
Hanser, S. B. (1999). The new music therapist’s handbook. Boston, MA: Berklee Press Publications.
3. Audition and Interview Requirements: The session will begin with performance of the prepared works. The applicant must perform the followings:
• ONE major work in a major performance medium
• TWO standard or popular songs (including ONE children song and ONE standard or popular song for adolescents/adults/seniors) own guitar accompaniment.
• ONE standard or popular song for adolescents/adults/seniors sung with own piano accompaniment.
In addition, the applicant will be interviewed and asked to answer questions on leadership and interaction with others. The audition will take 20-30 minutes per person.
4. Examination Mode
1) On-site examination
The on-site exam will be held at Music Therapy Department, College of Music, Mahidol University.
2) Online examination
The online examination will be held for only applicants staying out of Thailand during the exam date.
• Written exam
– Google form will be used for answering the questions. Please prepare your equipment to access the google form readily.
– The examinee must prepare another equipment such as computer or tablet to join in Webex Meeting and turn on a video camera in proper position that the exam committee can observe you during the test.
• Audition and Interview exam
– Webex meeting or Zoom Meeting will be used for the audition and Interview exam. Please readily prepare a video camera and audio systems that the exam committee can see and hear your voice and music clearly.
English Proficiency Requirement
All incoming students must meet an English language requirement. Applicants can submit a copy of the score report from one of the following exams (or * from the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University, Salaya campus).
TEST | MU GRAD PLUS (MU GRAD Test + Speaking) | Others | ||
IELTS | TOEFL-iBT | MU ELT | ||
Minimum (Entrance Requirement) | 40 | 3.0 | 32 | 84 (Except Doctoral Level) |
Graduate Diploma/ Masters/ Higher Graduate Diploma (Pass) | 70 (W=10, S=10) | 5.0 (W=5.0, S=5.0) | 64 (W=17, S=15) | 84 (W=10, S=10) |
Doctoral (Pass) | 90 (W=12, S=12) | 6.0 (W=6.0, S=6.0) | 79 (W=23, S=19) | – |
W = Writing, S = Speaking
• English scores must not exceed 2 years from the date of the test English to the date of application for the entrance examination.
• IELTS Indicator English exam scores are not accepted.
• Applicants must submit their English exam score to the College of Music with their application.
• Applicants who are accepted for admission must submit their exam score to FGS database at https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/EngPoint/index.php
Thai Language Proficiency Requirement for International Student
(only for MA and PhD)
Both MA and PhD programs at the College of Music, Mahidol University are Thai programs. For non-native Thai speakers, you will need to submit a proof of Thai language proficiency as below:
Test | Level |
CU-TFL | N + (Novice Plus) |
Or Thai Language Proficiency Test from an accredited institution | CEFR A2 |
Note
1. The CU-TFL is a standardized exam designed by the Sirindhorn Thai Language Institute to evaluate Thai language proficiency in speech, reading comprehension, listening, and writing. For more information regarding the CU-TFL, please contact by phone at 02-218-9481.
2. Novice Plus or CEFR A2 levels are equal to the abilities of primary and junior high school students in the Thai education system.
3. For students with ID’s 65 onwards
Music Theory and History Placement Exam
Basic Music Proficiencies
All incoming graduate* students are required to demonstrate general music proficiencies in basic music subjects, such as music theory and music history. For students that are unable to pass the exams, they must take additional review courses during the first year of study.
1. Required Exams
Western Instruments | 1. Western Music Theory 2. Western Music History |
Thai/Eastern Instruments | 1. Western Music Theory 2. Thai Music Theory and History |
Jazz Instruments (M.M. and D.M.) | 1. Jazz Proficiency Exam |
2. General Exam Information
(1) All new graduate students must take the proficiency exams, regardless of the student’s program or major prior to the Entrance Interview, with an exception of applicants in Music Business Major of the Master of Arts program.
(2) Students who do not pass the exam(s) must take the respective basic course(s), which will be assigned by the Admission committee.
(3) Students must take any assigned basic courses the first time they are offered and for zero credit hours
3. Assigned Basic Courses after Music Proficiency Exams
The following table lists the basic courses that students must take if they cannot pass the Basic Music Proficiencies exams
Type | Required Exams | Basic Courses from Basic Music Proficiencies | |
M.A./M.M./D.M. | Ph.D. | ||
Western Instruments | 1. Western Music Theory | MSTC 530 | MSTC 635 |
2. Western Music History | MSCY521 | MSCY 648 | |
Thai/Eastern Instruments | 1. Western Music Theory | MSTC 530 | MSTC 635 |
2. Thai Music Theory and History | MSTH512 | ||
MSCY 522 | MSCY 648 | ||
Jazz Instruments (M.M. and D.M.) | 1. Jazz Proficiency Exam | MSJA 511 | – |
MSJA 512 |
Code detail:
MSTC 530 Western Music Theory Review
MSCY 521 Perspective of Western Music History
MSCY 522 Perspective of Thai Music History
MSTH 512 Thai Music Theory Review
MSJA 511 Perspective of Jazz History
MSJA 512 Jazz Theory Review
MSTC 635 Core Concepts in Music Theory
MSCY 648 Core Concepts in Music History
Tuition Fees
Thai students
Major | Year 1 | Year 2 | Work-Site Study Fee | All Program |
Music Therapy | 135,000 | 135,000 | 70,000 | 340,000 |
International students
Major | Year 1 | Year 2 | Work-Site Study Fee | All Program |
Music Therapy | 155,000 | 155,000 | 70,000 | 380,000 |
*the tuition fees might be change according to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University’s announcement*