MSc in Music, Mind & Brain
This unique programme focuses on both the biological and cognitive aspects of musical behaviour. The MSc 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.
Réka, MSc in Music, Mind & Brain
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Due to the popularity of the programme we recommend that you apply early. Places are limited and we allocate places to suitable candidates on an ongoing basis. If you're applying for funding, you may be subject to an application deadline. Find out more about funding opportunities for home/EU applicants, or funding for international applicants.
Please include a statement of interest with your application. This should detail your academic and personal background and your motivations for applying for this particular programme. Please include a letter of reference from a senior academic who is able to comment on your academic track record and suitability for postgraduate study.
A deposit of £450 needs to paid to secure any offer made after applying for the programme. The deposit will be credited against tuition fees at enrolment.
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Either: a good degree (upper second class or above) in psychology or a related subject; or a background in music plus demonstrable knowledge and/or experience of empirical research. In exceptional circumstances, other degrees and professional qualifications may be considered. If your first language is not English, please check our English Language requirements.
Please see Tuition fees.
See this recent journal article from Psychomusicology for details on the focus and contents of the programme. For prospective students who are seriously interested in the programme, we are happy to arrange for personal meetings or advice over the phone with one of the course directors. Please contact Daniel Müllensiefen or Lauren Stewart directly.
Please see Staff research interests.
Contact Val West
Programme content
As a student on the MSc, you will learn about topics in music perception/cognition and the cognitive neuroscience of music, and will acquire all the necessary skills to pursue your own high-quality research. Read more.
Teaching staff
Programme directors Dr Daniel Müllensiefen and Dr Victoria Williamson are joined by an expert teaching faculty, all of whom have international profiles within the field. The programme 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. Our Eminent Invited Speaker series brings world-leading researchers to Goldsmiths to present their latest research to our students. Read more and see our teacher gallery.
Career options
The programme will appeal to you if you are interested in pursuing doctoral research or if you are already a music professional wishing to approach music scientifically. Career options that would benefit from an MSc in Music, Mind and Brain include academia, musical performance, the creative industries and music education/therapy. Read more
Application and funding
Applications must be submitted using the standard Goldsmiths application form including a personal statement detailing your research interests and reasons for applying. Your application must be supported by one academic reference. If you are unable to self-fund, there are several national and international schemes that can help you to fund this Master's degree. Read more.
Interview preparations and entry requirements
Candidates will be interviewed in person or by telephone to establish suitability for the MSc. Because the programme is highly interdisciplinary, we appreciate that some candidates may not have a strong background in all the key areas (psychology, neuroscience, research methods). However, we expect all applicants to be familiar with some of the music cognition literature and concepts in empirical research. Read more
Student testimonials
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FAQ
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Assessment
Written examinations; written coursework (essays); oral presentations; research dissertation.
Register your interest
If you register your interest in this programme we will keep you informed about open days and send you relevant further information. If you subsequently decide to apply for this programme you will be able to use the same login details to apply.
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