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  Applied Psychology of Music - MA


University of Leeds    School of Music

Full time & Part time September MA 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Creative Arts & Design (9) Psychology (31)

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The MA in Applied Psychology of Music is a fascinating programme that combines the study of psychology and music. Delve into the social, developmental, and cognitive aspects of music, while exploring your own musical interests. This multidisciplinary course draws from psychology, musicology, sociology, and cultural studies, offering both theoretical and empirical approaches. Enhance your research skills and critically evaluate studies in areas like music education, therapy, science, and technology. With optional modules in musicology, performance, and more, you can tailor your studies to suit your interests. Graduates have pursued careers in music education, marketing, artist management, and continued their research at the PhD level.

About the course

This course offers opportunities to study existing research and theories in the applied psychology of music, develop a range of relevant research methods and techniques, and produce a significant piece of empirical work in an area of music psychology of your choosing.

You’ll explore topics on the social, developmental and cognitive psychology of music, considering what research from these traditions reveals about a range of musical behaviours including performance and listening. Multidisciplinary in nature, this course draws influences from fields including psychology, musicology, sociology and cultural studies, and combines both theoretical and empirical approaches.

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Entry Requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in music, psychology or related discipline. We will consider other relevant experience if you can demonstrate a good level of musical understanding or practical experience when you apply.


Fees

UK: £11,500 (Total)
International: £26,500 (Total)

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