Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
This unique programme combines music psychology with neuroscience, focusing on both the biological and cognitive aspects of musical behaviour.
- The MSc Music, Mind and Brain (MMB) is highly interdisciplinary and draws on expertise from leading figures in the field, in areas ranging from music cognition, cognitive neuroscience, computational modelling, music education and music therapy.
- As a student on the MSc, you will learn about topics in music psychology (from perception to cognition) and the cognitive neuroscience of music, and will acquire all the necessary skills to pursue your own high-quality research.
- The programme benefits from good links with institutions such as the Institute of Education, the Royal College of Music, and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
Careers
The programme will appeal to you if you are interested in pursuing doctoral research in this area or if you are already a music professional wishing to approach music scientifically.
Graduates from the Music, Mind and Brain programme have gone on to work in one of the following areas:
- Academia: Either pursuing a PhD, working in research position or engaged with university-level teaching
- Music and media industry
- Music practitioner or performer
- Music teacher
Other careers that would be informed by this programme include music therapy, neuro-rehabilitation, music consultancy and music and advertising.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 20,460per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
Goldsmiths, University of London
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University League Table
60th
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Campus address
Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, Lewisham, SE14 6NW, England
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/ Max 213136 64%40th
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/ Max 10078.0 78%18th
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/ Max 42.78 69%72nd
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/ Max 213120 56%83rd
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