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MUSC2645: Psychology of Music

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MUSC2645: Psychology of Music

2026 unit information

Psychology of Music examines music cognition and behaviour to explore the way music is created, produced and perceived. This unit will introduce recent interdisciplinary research as a way to explore music as a social activity. It will consider the methods used by sociologists and psychologists to investigate music and encourage students to think conceptually about their own musical activities.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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高清福利片 level	Undergraduate
Academic unit	Analysis, History and Cultural Studies
Credit points	6

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Prerequisites: ?	None
Corequisites: ?	None
Prohibitions: ?	None
Assumed knowledge: ?	None

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate broad understanding of studies in psychology of music
LO2. understand empirical research projects
LO3. identify appropriate topics and methods for future study directions
LO4. present research study designs
LO5. facilitate the exchange of ideas between musicians and researchers
LO6. apply new knowledge to your own music practice.

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Semester 1 2026	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View

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Semester 1 2020	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2021	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2021	Normal day	Remote	View
Semester 1 2022	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2022	Normal day	Remote	View
Semester 1 2023	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2023	Normal day	Remote	View
Semester 1 2024	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2025	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View

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MUSC2645: Psychology of Music

2026 unit information

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Details

Enrolment rules

Learning outcomes

Unit availability

Modes of attendance (MoA)

Disclaimer

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