Music Psychology University of Leeds

Overview

This Music Psychology course at University of Leeds is designed for aspiring and practising musicians, educators and professionals keen to learn how to apply psychological knowledge to help shape music creation, music making, learning, wellbeing and industry practice.

Career opportunities

The MA Music Psychology programme aligns with a growing demand for research-informed applications of psychology in a range of different educational, practical, and professional contexts, both in the UK and across the world.

A postgraduate degree in Music Psychology from the University of Leeds equips you with valuable subject knowledge, cultural and social awareness, and strong transferable skills that will help you stand out in a competitive job market.

Skills such as communication, leadership, time and resource management, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are particularly attractive to employers. You’ll also be able to demonstrate the flexibility, resilience and confidence needed to adapt to new situations and environments.

Your subject-specific knowledge will bring your critical, applied, research and problem-solving abilities to the fore, and you’ll be able to articulate how the experience gained through your postgraduate course has prepared you for whatever comes next, be that work or further study.