Psychology of the Arts, Neuroaesthetics & Creativity

The msc psychology of the arts, neuroaesthetics and creativity is the first postgraduate programme in the world for the scientific study of aesthetics and creativity.

The course provides a unique combination of scientific methods and psychological theory on the one hand, and principles of aesthetic and creative practice on the other. the course will equip you with a unique skill set that will allow you to bridge the arts and the sciences. as a graduate of this course, you will be especially suitable for a career in advertising (planning and strategy), curating or arts management. neuroscientific methods and theories of aesthetic or creative science are not normally taught in other courses on, for example, consumer psychology, arts management, curating or arts-based therapy. based on the combination of scientific methods with interdisciplinary knowledge in aesthetic and creative practice, you will have a unique advantage in applying for jobs at the intersection of the arts and sciences. examples include: doing a phd in the growing international research field of creative science and (neuro)aesthetics working in the creative industries. for example, advertising, market research, brand strategy and consulting arts management and curating, arts education or even as research focussed preparation for art-based clinical interventions and therapy

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Goldsmiths University has partnerships with the following companies: