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Master of Science in Performance Science - Full Time

Royal College of Music

UCAS Code: 715F | Master of Science - MSc (PG)

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12months

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Psychology of music

The Master of Science (MSc) in Performance Science is an internationally distinctive programme, providing opportunities to examine the art and science of performance in real-world educational and professional contexts. The programme encourages students to engage with key facets of peak performance, musicians’ health and wellbeing, musical development, and effective learning and teaching. Drawing on the expertise and facilities of the Centre for Performance Science, as well as the lively performance environment of the RCM and of London, the MSc in Performance Science will benefit anyone who is motivated to gain a scientific understanding of how music is created, learned, performed and perceived, including performers and teachers aiming to progress their current careers through continuing professional development. Equally, it serves as an ideal base for those wishing to pursue doctoral research and/or teaching in performance science, music psychology or musicians’ health, or in any area in which knowledge of scientific methods and techniques would be an advantage. The programme is taught through a series of seminars and tutorials organised around core study modules.

Modules

Performance Psychology
Performance Education
Performers' Health and Wellbeing
Performing Arts in Health and Wellbeing
Performing Research I: Methods
Performing Research II: Project and Dissertation

Extra funding

UK nationals who are ordinarily resident in England may be eligible to apply for a Masters Loan. Many EU students will also be eligible. See https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan for details. Education provision is a devolved matter for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, where alternative arrangements apply.

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Royal College of Music

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Performance Science

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