Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Music (Thesis-based) 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. USD6,751.12)
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.
Students explore a wide array of musical methodologies. Faculty members have contributed publications on subjects spanning music therapy, world music history, canon formation theories, ownership in avant-garde music, and the effects of streaming services, legislation, and copyright on the music business. Professors actively encourage diverse thesis proposals.
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, and interdisciplinary music research. The MMus curriculum features concentrations in Performance (keyboard, piano instruction, orchestral instruments, wind conducting, and vocal studies), Choral Conducting, and Composition. The DMus degree is available for piano, organ performance, choral conducting, and composition, with potential consideration for other performance specialties on a case-by-case basis.
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. 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