The
following information was taken directly from Roehampton
University's printed Postgraduate prospectus.
“Music
Psychology is an exciting subdiscipline of psychology,
which combines a number of theoretical approaches and
research methodologies to answer interesting and important
questions on the relationship between music and human
perception, cognition and emotion. Insights into the way
in which we listen to , perform and compose music help
us address important issues in the areas of brain function,
language processing, memory, problem solving and creativity.
At the same time, music fulfils important social functions,
which have been subject of much research and debate.
Music Psychology has many practical applications (eg in
the areas of retail and media). In addition, the ever-increasing
use of music as a healing and therapeutic medium makes
it even more important for experts to understand psychological
and neurological mechanisms and processes that underpin
our experience of music.
Key areas of study:
• Theoretical perspectives in music psychology
• Research methods (quantitative and qualitative)
• Music perception and cognition
• Commercial applications
• Social and developmental psychology of music
• Introduction to clinical and therapeutic applications
• Psychology of musical performance
• Neuropsychology of music
Special Features
The programme brings together expertise of psychologists,
educationalists, musicians and special needs experts and
the focus is on applying theoretical insights in real-life
settings including commercial, media, clinical, educational,
community and special needs.
Research Areas:
Music perception and cognition; emotion and music; musical
identities; music and the brain; psychology of musical
performance; music and special needs. ”
If you may have further questions or concerns about this
program at Roehampton University or for other programs
please contact
representative Popabroad for more information.
