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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Music - Composition (Thesis-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Music - Composition (Thesis-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $8,874 CAD

  • Application fee

    $135 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-December-2022 2022-12-01

Overview

Master of Music - Composition

The Department of Music offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Music, Doctor of Music, and Doctor of Philosophy. The MA and PhD include work in the areas of Musicology, Music Theory, Ethnomusicology, Popular Music, and interdisciplinary music studies. 

The MMus program includes specializations in Performance (keyboard instruments, piano pedagogy, orchestral instruments, wind band conducting, and voice), Choral Conducting, and Composition. 

The DMus program is offered in piano and organ performance, in choral conducting, and in composition, and is considered on an individual basis for applicants in other performance areas.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$15,790

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,536
Accommodation 1 bed room $6,916
Tuition 1 person $8,874

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Statement of intent
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • 3 Recommendation Letters
  • A brief summary of personal achievements outside of music (involvement in student government and the university community, involvement in professional societies and volunteerism)
  • Visa and Passport
  • Applicants to the MA and the PhD must submit two sample academic papers.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
6.5
listening
6.5
writing
6.5
speaking
6.5
reading

TOEFL

100
21
listening
21
writing
21
speaking
21
reading

PTE

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Academic background and requirement

For the MMus program the Department's minimum admission requirements are a BMus 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.

Career opportunities

  • Music producer.
  • Music therapist.
  • Musician.
  • Private music teacher.
  • Secondary school teacher.
  • Sound designer.
  • Sound engineer.
  • Sound technician, broadcasting/film/video.

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