MSc Psychology of Music

The Psychology of Music MA at the University of Sheffield is a world-renowned, research-led course that delves into the understanding and application of psychological approaches to musical behaviours and experience. This course is ideal for those who desire an in-depth understanding of music psychology and excellent for professionals such as music therapists and teachers, performers, music administrators and music researchers. Course Content: This course is heavily based on music psychology which includes various approaches such as cognitive, social, developmental and educational psychology. Engaging in this course, students will be able to conduct their own research in a self-selected area of music psychology under the supervision of an expert. The taught modules are complemented by guest lectures from leading researchers in music, psychology, and relatable subjects. The course is adaptable to part-time students and can be completed within two to four years.Key Modules: The following are the key modules in this course: Music Psychology in Everyday Life, Research Techniques in the Psychology of Music, and Researching Music in Everyday Life. Students must also complete a 15,000-word dissertation on an individually chosen topic.Accreditations: The University of Sheffield's Psychology of Music MA is an internationally recognized qualification and falls directly under the university which is known for its world-leading research.Future Careers: Graduates of this course are expected to be well-equipped for a variety of careers. They may find work as music therapists, music teachers, performers, music administrators, music researchers and applied music psychologists. Some graduates also proceed to doctoral study to further their research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.