St. John's,
NL,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Ethnomusicology in St. Johns Canada | Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
|
St. Johns Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
4,833
(c. USD3,466.39)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Ethnomusicology MA and PhD programs at Memorial University present distinctive pathways for those passionate about exploring music as a cultural phenomenon. These programs deliver comprehensive training in modern ethnomusicological theories and methodologies, alongside immersive studies in musical ethnography and cultural history. Memorial's Ethnomusicology graduate studies blend interdisciplinary learning, with courses available through both the School of Music and Folklore Department. Students can access specialized media production classes in radio and video. Based at the Research Centre for the Study of Music, Media, and Place (MMaP) - home to a Sundanese gamelan degung - the programs attract top scholars through lecture series, residencies, and global conferences. Numerous students engage with St. John's thriving traditional music community.
MA – This program focuses on core research methodologies, particularly ethnographic fieldwork techniques. Alongside foundational coursework, students conduct original, appropriately scoped independent research projects.
MA Duration: 2 years
Location:
St. John's
Application Deadline:
January 15 for Fall semester enrollment
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelors degree minimum B plus standing in Music or an appropriate area of study in Humanities or Social Science
Applicants from a discipline other than Music will be expected to demonstrate the following skills 1 competent performance in any musical tradition as judged by a musician knowledgeable about the tradition 2 knowledge of culturally appropriate language for discussion of performance techniques in that tradition and 3 ability to discuss musical details on the basis of aural andor written sources as appropriate to that tradition
Transcripts Grad Transcript and confirmation of degree Grad Confirmation of Degree Awarded - Transcripts should be uploaded to the online application after your application is submitted.
Two 2 letters of appraisal Grad Reference.
Please submit an updated resume.
TOEFL - An aggregate score of 80 - 92 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
IELTS Academic - An aggregate score of 6.5 - 7 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
Duolingo English Test - An aggregate score of 115 - 125 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
CAEL - A score between 50 and 60 in each of four bands with at least 2 band scores of 60
MET - A score of 59 percent.
Applicants from a discipline other than Music will be expected to demonstrate the following skills 1 competent performance in any musical tradition as judged by a musician knowledgeable about the tradition 2 knowledge of culturally appropriate language for discussion of performance techniques in that tradition and 3 ability to discuss musical details on the basis of aural andor written sources as appropriate to that tradition
Transcripts Grad Transcript and confirmation of degree Grad Confirmation of Degree Awarded - Transcripts should be uploaded to the online application after your application is submitted.
Two 2 letters of appraisal Grad Reference.
Please submit an updated resume.
TOEFL - An aggregate score of 80 - 92 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
IELTS Academic - An aggregate score of 6.5 - 7 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
Duolingo English Test - An aggregate score of 115 - 125 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
CAEL - A score between 50 and 60 in each of four bands with at least 2 band scores of 60
MET - A score of 59 percent.
Tuition
CAD
4,833