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MA Applied Psychology of Music

University of Leeds, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course will allow you to gain a range of transferable skills in research, analysis, interpretation and oral and written communication.

All of these can be applied in musical as well as non-musical contexts.

Recent graduates have gone on to launch careers within the fields of music education, music advertising, business development, marketing and administration, and artist management. Others have also continued with their research at PhD level.

General Eligibility

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

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Dissertation

  • Case Studies in the Applied Psychology of Music

  • Empirical Research Techniques

Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

  • Creative Inquiry, Communication and Learning

  • Issues in Musicology

  • Individual Project

  • International Research Project

  • Composition Studies

  • Aesthetic Theory

  • Electronic & Computer Music Contexts

  • Music, Wellbeing and its Evaluation

  • Audience, Engagement and Impact

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

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