Music and Music Psychology MArts, BA at University of Leeds

This course gives you the opportunity to gain an understanding of concepts within the specialist field of music psychology whilst also developing your skills and knowledge in the practical and theoretical aspects of music.

You’ll be introduced to the concepts, key theories and principles of the psychology of music as well as their applications in a variety of contexts. You’ll also gain an insight into the historical and cultural influences and impacts of music. Our range of optional modules will give you the freedom to explore a broad range of other subject areas, from performance to composition, aesthetics to music technology.

Whether you’re interested in music education, performance, therapy, technology, or applied fields such as marketing, consumer behaviour and film music, you’ll gain an insight into the ways in which people hear, interpret and respond to music.

This is an integrated Masters course, meaning you’ll undertake three years of undergraduate study, with the fourth year taught at postgraduate level, converting your undergraduate degree to a postgraduate one.

Career opportunities

A degree in Music and Music Psychology will allow you to develop a wide range of subject knowledge and skills; you’ll also gain transferable skills that are very attractive to employers.

You’ll be a good communicator who is able to collaborate and work well in a team, but you’ll also be confident working independently. You’ll have the chance to develop analytical, research and organisational skills.

Graduates from the School of Music have gone on to succeed in fields such as music education, music therapy, arts administration, and clinical psychology. Others work in business, media, management, and law. This degree will be excellent preparation for doctoral study in the field of music psychology.

We run a series of careers events every year in collaboration with the University Careers Centre to help you explore your options.