MMus Music at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Master of Music program at the Desautels Faculty of Music offers more than a degree. Graduate students are immersed in one of Canada's most culturally vibrant cities, working with dedicated faculty who have earned international recognition. Our collaborative teaching model combines unique experiences within an advanced academic approach.

Faculty: Desautels Faculty of Music | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The MMus program accepts applications for both Fall and Winter entry. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Master of Music two-year program provides professional preparation in a strong academic and collaborative environment. Performance (solo or collaborative) in voice, keyboard, guitar or any standard orchestral, wind or jazz instrument

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prospective students to the Master of Music program must have completed: A four-year undergraduate degree program in music with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last two full years (60 credit hours) of study, or A conservatory diploma taken in residence To be considered for the program, all prospective students must successfully pass the audition and must possess the stated requirements. Students admitted to the M.Mus. (Music Research) program will write diagnostic examinations administered and evaluated by the faculty members of the DFOM, prior to the first day of fall-semester classes. These examinations assess the incoming student’s background in music theory and musicology, and are used to determine if the student would benefit from supplementary preparation or assistance in order to be successful in courses from these areas.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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