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.
This course enables you to develop your knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods. You’ll also build your research skills while learning to critically evaluate studies in the applied psychology of music in areas such as music education, therapy, science and technology. A postgraduate degree in Music from the University of Leeds equips you with valuable subject knowledge, cultural and social awareness, and a strong balance of musical and transferrable skills. Skills such as communication, leadership, time and resource management, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are particularly attractive to employers, and you’ll also be able to demonstrate the flexibility, resilience and confidence needed to adapt to new situations and environments. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available
Intake |
Location |
Semester 1 (September), 2024 |
Leeds |
Semester 1 (September), 2025 |
Leeds |
Semester 1 (September), 2026 |
Leeds |
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Entry requirements for University of Leeds
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in music, psychology or related discipline. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) an overall band of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each component skill. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) of 92 with no less than 21 in listening, 21 in reading, 23 in speaking and 22 in writing.
English language requirements
6.5
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0
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