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Music Psychology

Diploma in Arts
Overview Study details

Learn how to understand music from diverse perspectives, including the scientific study of the mind, brain and behaviour.

Your study also covers social interaction, and the everyday uses and therapeutic applications of music.

Graduates can find roles in music practice, educational, therapeutic and organisational contexts.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for arts and humanities

QS World University Rankings 2022

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Music therapist
  • Music teacher
  • Music education course facilitator
  • Program coordinator
Olivia Cosham

Studying music psychology at UQ has opened so many doors in my career as a musician, facilitator and music theory game creator. I wouldn’t be where I am today without such incredible support, guidance and encouragement from my lecturers.

Olivia Cosham

Graduate, Bachelor of Arts (Music Psychology)

Olivia Cosham

Studying music psychology at UQ has opened so many doors in my career as a musician, facilitator and music theory game creator. I wouldn’t be where I am today without such incredible support, guidance and encouragement from my lecturers.

Olivia Cosham

Graduate, Bachelor of Arts (Music Psychology)

How you'll learn

In 2023, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.

Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Seminars
  • Studios

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Introduction to Music Psychology
  • Music and Human Behaviour
  • Music, Cognition & Development
  • The Brain and Behavioural Sciences

See courses and program structure

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