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Master of Music (MMus) Thesis-based, Specialization in Composition at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Music (MMus) Thesis-based, Specialization in Composition 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: MUSI613, MUSI631 and MUSI641 one of MUSI641 or MUSI653 3-unit graduate Music course, and 6 units of approved graduate-level 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: a) A completed Bachelor of Music degree (or equivalent), including study in composition. b) A portfolio of at least three recent compositions, together with recordings (where available). Applicants wishing to specialize in electroacoustic composition must submit recordings. 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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