Psychology for Musicians MA, PG Certificate

University of Sheffield

Master

In Sheffield

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Drawing students from all over the world, these courses focus on the application of psychological research to musical experiences and professions and attract graduate musicians who work in the fields of music therapy, performance, or teaching.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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Western Bank, S10 2TN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

We provide you with training in the research methods used by psychologists, together with the conceptual framework within which these methods can help to inform and explore musical expertise and understanding.
You will also benefit from newly-written online materials, and from the department's extensive resources of books and journals in music education.

2:1 undergraduate degree in music or psychology or a combined degree with a substantial music or psychology component. If your undergraduate degree is not in music, you'll need to provide evidence of substantial engagement with music.
We also recognise the value of experience, and may accept applications from people who have been in practice, or who bring other experience to their studies. Please contact us to discuss your application.

This programme is offered as a MA (180 credits) or a PG Cert (60 credits).

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Music
  • Musical
  • Musical Development
  • Psychology of Performance
  • Performance
  • Music Psychology
  • Readings
  • Musicians
  • Music Therapy

Course programme

Modules

Core modules

Year One(90 credits total)
  • MUS6080: Musical Development
  • MUS6090: The Psychology of Performance
  • MUS6025: Researching Music in Everyday Life
Year Two(90 credits total)
  • MUS6028: Readings in Music Psychology
  • MUS6310:Dissertation
Teaching

You’ll learn through seminars, laboratory-based demonstrations and individual tutorials. The taught programme is continuously assessed through a variety of forms such as reports and essays.

Assessment

They are usually individual assessments, even if they concern the processes and outcomes of group work.

Additional information

Overseas Fee (2018 annual fee) : £9,450

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