Course summary
This unique programme combines music psychology with neuroscience, focusing on both the biological and cognitive aspects of musical behaviour.
- The MSc in 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, empirical aesthetics, big data, computational modelling, music education and music therapy.
- As a student on the MSc, you will learn about topics in music psychology and the cognitive neuroscience of music, and will acquire all the necessary skills to pursue your own high-quality research.
- The programme benefits from good links with institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics, the Royal College of Music, the Center for Music Therapy Research, Roehampton and University of Hamburg among others. We also have strong links with the computing and music departments within Goldsmiths.
Modules
Compulsory modules: Music Perception Cognitive Neuroscience of Music Foundations of Neuroscience Statistics and Experimental Design Research Design and Analysis Research Skills Research Project Modules you can audit While all modules are compulsory, we encourage our students to audit other highly relevant modules such as Advanced Quantitative Methods, Coding in R and Matlab, and Psychology of the Arts, Creativity and Aesthetics. *Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods. These will include written examinations, written coursework (essays), oral presentations, and a research dissertation.
Entry requirements
The MSc in Music, Mind and Brain is a truly interdisciplinary programme that attracts students from diverse backgrounds who want to complement their knowledge on music research, neuroscience or cognitive psychology. As a general rule, you should have a good background in at least one of these areas and preferably have already carried out a piece of empirical research. You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) the following: An undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in Psychology OR A background in music plus demonstrable knowledge and/or experience of empirical research. Pre-sessional courses will be offered to those who lack the necessary background or need a refresher in Statistics. You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
Lewisham
SE14 6NW