Psychology of the Arts, Neuroaesthetics and Creativity

Goldsmiths, University of London
Postgraduate MSc (PG) Full-time 1 Year Psychology

About this course

This Masters is the first postgraduate programme in the world for the scientific study of aesthetics and creativity.

  • The programme sits at the intersection of the arts and the sciences. It will introduce you to the psychology and the cognitive neuroscience of how humans generate new ideas, how we appreciate beauty, and how we form preferences.

  • Aesthetic and creative decisions are relevant in the visual and the performing arts, and in many applied and commercial contexts – ranging from clinical interventions to curating exhibitions, and from dance choreography to marketing and advertising.

  • Based in the Department of Psychology, in collaboration with Computing, Media, Communications and Cultural Studies and the Institute of Management Studies, the course builds critical knowledge, research and communication skills across the arts and the sciences, centred around two key topics: the psychological and brain mechanisms of making (creativity) and appreciating (neuroaesthetics) art.

  • Conducting a research project with an interdisciplinary focus will prepare you for a research career in aesthetic or creative science, working in the creative industry, or to develop your artistic practice.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc (PG)

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc (PG)

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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    3219 Health associate professionals
    2229 Therapy professionals
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Science - MSc (PG)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology

    Offered by

    Goldsmiths, University of London

    Lewisham

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