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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music, Specialization in Sonic Arts at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music, Specialization in Sonic Arts is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Arts (School of Creative and Performing Arts). Admission to this program has been suspended.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: School of Creative and Performing Arts  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Students should consult the Graduate Program Director before registering in courses. In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies requirements and Arts requirements, Music, excluding qualifying courses, requires: Students entering the PhD program will normally be required to complete at least 18 units as described below.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The deadline for the submission of complete applications is available on the Future Students website: . In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements , the School of Creative and Performing Arts requires: a) A recognized master’s degree or equivalent. b) One-page letter detailing their specific reasons for pursuing graduate study. c) Two reference letters. d) A portfolio of sonic arts creative and/or research projects, and an extended research paper.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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