2018/19 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
MArts, BA Music and Music Psychology (Integrated Masters)
Programme code: | MABA-MU/PSY | UCAS code: | W355 |
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Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Prof Karen Burland | Contact address: | music@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 480
Entry requirements:
Our typical offer is AAB usually including Music and/or Psychology. Though most applicants study A Level Music, we will consider other qualifications in lieu of Music if the student is studying psychology, especially if Music is not taught at an applicant’s school/college, including theory (minimum Grade 5 ABRSM) and practical (minimum Grade 8) music qualifications.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Music
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Music
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Music
Programme specification:
The MArts, BA Music and Music Psychology programme is the first of its kind in the UK. It builds upon a strong foundation of music psychology teaching and research within the School of Music and is aimed at students who are interested in music education, performance, community music, music therapy, music technology, computer science and/or applied fields such as marketing, consumer behaviour and film music composition. Students enrolling on this programme will develop their skills and knowledge in music and music psychology simultaneously; music degrees at Leeds encompass western art music, popular and world music and these are studied from the perspectives of history, theory, criticism, composition, performance and music technology. The diverse nature of this programme offers considerable freedom of choice in subject areas, allowing students to experience both breadth and focus during the four-year degree.
On the core music psychology modules, students will learn about existing research in psychology of music alongside developing domain-specific research methods. The teaching staff on this programme cover all approaches to music psychology research within their research activity which means that students will be able to pursue areas of study that are of interest and relevance to them and their future careers. The programme will also provide the training and preparation necessary for students with ambitions to study the Psychology of Music to MPhil/PhD level.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
MUSS1020 | Understanding Music Pre-requisite for: MUSS2020 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS1120 | Music in History and Culture | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS1125 | Music Research Skills | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS1920 | Introduction to the Psychology of Music Pre-requisite for: MUSS1920 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 20-40 credits from the following optional modules:
MUSS1220 | Composition Pre-requisite for: MUSS2220 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS1320 | Performance Pre-requisite for: MUSS2320 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS1324 | Ensemble Performance | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS1620 | Sound, Technology, and Music Pre-requisite for: MUSS2620 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Candidates may study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules:
MUSS1611 | Introduction to Electronic Music Production and Creation | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MUSS1612 | Electronic Music Production and Creation | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates maystudy 0-20 credits of discovery modules.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
MUSS2920 | The Psychology of Listening and Performance Pre-requisite for: MUSS3940 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 20-40 credits from the following options.
MUSS2721 | Music in Context A | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MUSS2722 | Music in Context B | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates will be required to study 40-60 credits from the following optional modules
MUSS2020 | Interpreting Music Pre-requisite for: MUSS3040 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS2220 | Composition Pre-requisite for: MUSS3240 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS2320 | Performance Pre-requisite for: MUSS3340 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS2324 | Ensemble Performance | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS2420 | Notation and Editing Pre-requisite for: MUSS3440 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS2520 | Aesthetics and Criticism Pre-requisite for: MUSS3540 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS2620 | Music Technology Skills and Techniques Pre-requisite for: MUSS3640 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS2820 | Music in Practice | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MUSS2822 | Music in Practice | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
MUSS2823 | Music in Practice | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
MUSS2825 | Opera North: Opera in Practice | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS2826 | Studies in Conducting | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS2827 | Marketing for Musicians | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MUSS2925 | Music Students into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may study 20 credits of discovery modules.
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
MUSS3940 | Music Psychology | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS3945 | Researching Music Psychology | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 20-40 credits from the following modules:
MUSS3040 | Analysing Music | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS3121 | Special Study in Musicology A | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MUSS3122 | Special Study in Musicology B | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MUSS3240 | Composition | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS3324 | Ensemble Performance | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS3325 | Applied Project | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS3340 | Performance | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS3440 | Editing and Source Studies | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS3540 | Contemporary Aesthetics | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS3640 | Music Technology | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may study 20 credits of discovery modules.
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates are required to study the following modules:
MUSS5160M | Integrated Masters Dissertation | 60 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS5931M | Case Studies in the Applied Psychology of Music | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 0-30 credits from the following options:
MUSS5130M | Issues in Musicology | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MUSS5132M | Short Dissertation | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS5133M | Short Dissertation | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MUSS5139M | International Research Project | 30 credits | 1 Jan to 30 Sep | |
MUSS5231M | Composition Studies | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MUSS5330M | Instrumental or Vocal Recital | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MUSS5335M | Concerto/Song-Cycle/Extended Work | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS5337M | Applied Performance Studies | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MUSS5430M | Editing and Archival Studies | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MUSS5535M | Aesthetic Theory | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MUSS5632M | Electronic & Computer Music Practice | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MUSS5633M | Electronic & Computer Music Contexts | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PECI5211M | Audience Engagement and Impact | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may study 30 credits of discovery modules.
Last updated: 04/06/2019
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