University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Available only to students in the second year of the Honours Programme.

Planned timetable: Lectures: Mondays 11-1

The aim of the module is to introduce students to psychological processes underlying music perception, cognition, and performance. The relationship between musical phenomena and mental functions will be illustrated. The module will cover different areas within music psychology including topics such as synaesthesia, amusia, music memory and emotion, motor skill learning and performance anxiety. The module will be taught in the form of seminars including student presentations. Emphasis will be placed on the development of critical thinking and the ability to relate conceptual debates in psychology to issues in the real world such as music teaching and music therapy.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass PS2002

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminars plus office hour.

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 130

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 75%, Coursework = 25%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 75%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 25%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 75%, Coursework = 25%, Re-assessment applies to failed components only

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr I Jentzsch
Module teaching staff: Dr I Jentzsch
Module coordinator email ij7@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• demonstrate an understanding of psychological processes underlying music perception, cognition and performance
• demonstrate a critical appreciation of the published research on music psychology
• demonstrate their acquired knowledge effectively, both orally and in writing
• apply the acquired knowledge to real-life issues