Online learning

ºù«Ӱҵ was first to pioneer postgraduate online music courses in the UK. We offer an excellent range of part-time distance learning options that you can complete online, at home, when it suits you.

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Online courses

Our online learning programmes are taught by academic staff that also deliver campus based programmes, as well as by distance learning specialists, and no distinction is made in terms of certification between a campus based or online learning award. 

Music Psychology in Education, Performance and Wellbeing MA

Postgraduate taught
  • August 2025 start
  • 2 years Part-time Distance learning Online learning

Learn about psychological research on musical experiences on this distance-learning course, including learning, teaching, practicing, performing, listening and using music to enhance well-being.

  • Funding available

Distance learning FAQ

View answers to our frequently asked questions (PDF, 68 KB).

Student experience

Our online learning courses are designed to allow you to study exciting subjects from anywhere in the world.

Meet Vanessa, a student on the MA Psychology for Musicians (Distance Learning). Vanessa chose this distance learning masters because it gives her the freedom to work full-time while furthering her education. Watch the video to hear more about her experience at ºù«Ӱҵ.

(MA Psychology for Musicians has been renamed as MA Music Psychology in Education, Performance and Wellbeing)

Profiles

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Encouraging positive change through music psychology

Natasha Hendry Alumni

Alumni student, Natasha Hendry, is a music psychologist, researcher and social activist. She is a popular speaker and advisor for mental health in the music industry and Black lives in music. Learn about how returning to education with the Department of Music changed the course of her career.

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My Experience: Studying by distance learning

Kate Wareham MA Music in Education, performance and wellbeing

Kate studied on the Music Education distance learning course, graduating in 2017. She is now working towards a PhD and hoping to combine her academic research and previous professional activities within the charity sector. Read more about her thoughts on studying by distance learning...

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Research away from the University

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International postgraduate taught scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship 2025