Music, Mind and Brain

Goldsmiths, University of London

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year PsychologyCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

Music, Mind and Brain MSc is a postgraduate degree at Goldsmiths, University of London, based in London, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

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.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: London

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: London

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
London
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Psychology, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy