Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Music in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,743.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The M.A. program offers students a choice between thesis-based and course-based tracks, both designed to cultivate graduates who critically and thoughtfully engage with diverse musical traditions while participating in cross-disciplinary academic discourse.
The curriculum exposes students to a wide array of musical methodologies. Faculty members have research expertise spanning music and wellness, global music historiography, canon formation theories, ownership dynamics in experimental music, and the effects of streaming platforms, legislation, and intellectual property laws on the music business. Professors actively mentor students pursuing varied thesis subjects.
The Music Department provides graduate programs culminating in Master of Arts, Master of Music, Doctor of Music, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The MA and PhD programs encompass Musicology, Music Theory, Ethnomusicology, Popular Music Studies, and interdisciplinary music research. The MMus degree features concentrations in Performance (keyboard, piano pedagogy, orchestral instruments, wind band conducting, voice), Choral Conducting, and Composition. The DMus program focuses on piano/organ performance, choral conducting, and composition, with potential consideration for other performance specializations through individual assessment.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
For the MA program the Department's minimum admission requirements are a Bachelor's degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency. Any one of the following is acceptable. Applicants must also submit the following
a current Curriculum Vitae
a Statement of Interest one or two pages summarizing their background in music and outlining future career goals
a brief summary of personal achievements outside of music (involvement in student government and the university community, involvement in professional societies and volunteerism)
three letters of reference. Referees should be knowledgeable about the applicant's academic and research potential and capabilities.
a minimum TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based) with at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas
a minimum overall band score of 7.0 on the IELTS with a minimum of 6.5 on each band
an equivalent score on a recognized English language examination.
a current Curriculum Vitae
a Statement of Interest one or two pages summarizing their background in music and outlining future career goals
a brief summary of personal achievements outside of music (involvement in student government and the university community, involvement in professional societies and volunteerism)
three letters of reference. Referees should be knowledgeable about the applicant's academic and research potential and capabilities.
a minimum TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based) with at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas
a minimum overall band score of 7.0 on the IELTS with a minimum of 6.5 on each band
an equivalent score on a recognized English language examination.
Tuition
CAD
9,406