Overview

You'll cover the key areas and debates in music psychology and become proficient in psychological research techniques on this course. You'll receive a rich grounding in areas such as music cognition, the neuroscience of music, music education, music therapy and wellbeing, music in our everyday lives and psychological approaches to performance.

Key Features

You'll specialise within an area of your choice and pursue original research leading to a dissertation. The Psychology of Music course at University of Sheffield is taught by widely-published and leading experts in the field who will guide and support you in your work.

This MA offers an unparalleled opportunity to develop your insight into music and musical experience, which will help to shape your career, whether you go on to be a researcher, teacher or practitioner.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in Musicology

Critical Listening and the Musical Work

Critical Listening and the Musical Work

Collaborative practice, public engagement and impact

Performing World Music

Critical Musicology

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 in music, psychology or a combined degree with a substantial music or psychology component.

Degrees in other related subjects may be acceptable depending on your background.

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

We also accept a range of other UK qualifications and other EU/international qualifications.

Tuition Fees

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29190 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11905 GBP / year

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Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

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Funding

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