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Music: Composition (D.Mus.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The D.Mus. in Music - Composition offers private instruction with some of Canada's most accomplished composers as well as studies in different compositional methods and technologies. Students admitted to the D.Mus. in Music - Composition program who have a master's degree other than the M.Mus. in Music - Composition from McGill University, may be required to successfully complete one or more undergraduate course(s) before completion of the doctoral program. Details concerning the comprehensive examinations, thesis and academic regulations are available from the Graduate Studies Coordinator, Schulich School of Music or from the Music Graduate website at: http://www.mcgill.ca/music/programs.

Faculty: Schulich School of Music  |  Department: Music  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

The programme is structured as: Required Courses (12 credits); Complementary Courses (12 credits).

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Application information

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply

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