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PostgraduateMaster of ArtsUCAS: 320P

Psychology in the Arts (Music)

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
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2 yearsDuration
£8,077Per Year (Intl)
£8,077Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the MA (PG) Psychology in the Arts (Music) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Please note the deadline date for this course is 31 March 2026 This MA programme is for people with a strong interest or established practice in music. It can be studied as blended learning (online and intensive weekends at RCS) or fully online. This programme will develop your thinking and encourage your curiosity about the role music plays in our lives. International tuition fees are £8,077 per year, home/UK fees are £8,077 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Developmental Psychology of Music
Performance Psychology and Musical Practice
Social Psychology of Music and Community
Research Methods in Music Psychology
Advanced Topics in Music Cognition
Psychoacoustics and Perception of Music
Dissertation in Music Psychology
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Music and Wellbeing
UCAS Code:320P
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementThe faculty are highly knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects” Student Experience We chatted to the first graduates from our MA Psychology in the Arts (Music) degree programme about their experience of studying with us.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£8,077

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£16,154

Home Student Fee

£8,077

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
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