MSc Music, Mind & Brain at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

This distinctive programme combines psychology and neuroscience to understand how music shapes the human mind and society. You’ll learn how biological, cognitive, and cultural mechanisms influence music perception, creation, and experience, while developing the skills required to apply this knowledge in research, industry, and creative practice. Music plays a central role in emotion, identity, communication, learning, health, technology, and society.

Faculty: School of Mind Body and Society | Department: Psychology and Neuroscience | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Music Perception, Cognitive Neuroscience of Music, Foundations of Neuroscience, Research Skills, Multivariate Statistical Methods, Research Design and Analysis.

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Entry requirements

The MSc Music, Mind and Brain is a truly interdisciplinary programme that attracts students from diverse backgrounds who want to complement their knowledge on music research, neuroscience or cognitive psychology. You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject OR a background in music plus demonstrable knowledge and/or experience of empirical research. You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. English language: IELTS 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,800 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000019586288

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