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Master of Arts (MA) Thesis-based in Music, Specialization in Musicology at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Arts (MA) Thesis-based in Music, Specialization in Musicology 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 and Arts requirements, Music, excluding qualifying courses, requires: MUSI631 3-unit graduate course in Music Theory, Composition, Sonic Arts or Music History and Literature 12 units of graduate Music courses, and 6 units of approved graduate courses in any area.

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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 , Music requires that all applicants submit: a) A completed Bachelor of Music degree (or equivalent). b) A research essay or paper of approximately 10-15 pages on a topic in music history or theory prepared during or subsequent to the applicant’s undergraduate course work. c) One-page letter detailing their specific reasons for pursuing graduate study. d) Two reference letters.

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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