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Bachelor of Arts (Music-Western Classical, Psychology/Honours) - Overview

Music is an artform which enables expression throughout all areas of the experiences psychology scientifically pursues. The Music and Psychology programme provides an integrated understanding of both disciplines. The programme aims to develop musical, artistic and psychological skills in practical ways to build experience  grounded in scientific backing with familiarity in emerging technologies. Students who have secured 75% marks and above in the first six semesters are eligible to qualify for a 4-year degree (Honours / Honours with Research) in Psychology, or may be eligible to pursue an Honours degree in Music.

Why choose this Programme?

What you will learn?

Develop disciplined active listening and professional-level musical performance techniques.
Interpret and communicate musical meaning with strong artistic expression and stage presence.
Explore the sociocultural and philosophical history of music through musicology studies.
Build autonomous practice habits and embodied learning strategies for continuous improvement.
Understand cognitive, emotional, developmental, and social processes in psychology.
Learn about psychological disorders, assessment methods, and intervention techniques.
Gain quantitative research and statistical analysis skills for psychology research and practice.
Strengthen critical thinking, disciplinary knowledge, and research capabilities across both fields.
Develop lifelong learning skills through an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework that tracks programme and course achievements.

Course Modules

Career Prospectus

Graduates can pursue a career as a performer, musicologist, theorist, composer, event manager or conductor of music.
A graduate has the opportunity to work as educators in schools, colleges, community centers and private institutions teaching music and psychology 
With a background in psychology the students can work as an assistant psychologist or in areas such as nursing, social work, mental health work, services for individuals with disabilities, mentoring young offenders and work in social services is vital.
Graduates of music and psychology can either work for a performing arts company or practice as a professional.
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