MSc Study Options
One year full-time
Two years part-time
leading to
Master of Science (MSc)
in Performance Science (180 credits)
Other flexible options are available, including studying for a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) or Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Performance Science. For more information, email the Head of the CPS, Dr Aaron Williamon, at awilliamon@rcm.ac.uk.
Full-time
One year, 180 credits
The MSc has been designed as a one calendar-year intensive programme of full-time study, normally occupying the 12-month period from September to September. Below is the template for full-time study over one year.
| Autumn term | Spring term | Summer term | |
| Psychology of performance | |||
| Trends and methods in performance science | |||
| Musicians' health and wellbeing | |||
| Musical development | |||
| Research project and dissertation | |||
Note: It is also possible for MSc students to receive instrumental, vocal, or composition lessons from RCM principal study professors. For more information, see Principal Study Lessons here »
Part-time
Two years, 180 credits
The programme can also be taken part-time across two academic-years, allowing the possibility of combining study with other professional commitments and activities. An example template is provided below, although other patterns of study will be considered.
| YEAR 1 Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
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| Psychology of performance |
Musical development or Musicians' health and wellbeing |
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| Trends and methods in performance science |
Research project |
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| YEAR 2 Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
| Research project and dissertation (cont.) |
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| Musical development or Musicians' health and wellbeing |
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Note: It is also possible for MSc students to receive instrumental, vocal, or composition lessons from RCM principal study professors. For more information, see Principal Study Lessons here »