MSc Music, Mind & Brain
Goldsmiths, University of London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Introduction
MSc Music, Mind & Brain
This unique program 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 program 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.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Compulsory courses
- Music Perception
- Cognitive Neuroscience of Music
- Foundations of Neuroscience
- Statistics and Experimental Design
- Research Design and Analysis
- Research Skills
- Research Project
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The program 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 program 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 program include music therapy, neuro-rehabilitation, music consultancy and music and adverstising.
English Language Requirements
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