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Graduate Diploma Piano Pedagogy Research at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

A graduate diploma for piano teachers and music graduates who want in-depth study of research on piano pedagogy and how people learn to play the piano. Graduates can apply to the MMus or MA in Music with units granted for completed diploma courses. Offered full-time and part-time.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: School of Music  |  Duration: Full-time: normally 2 terms (September to April); part-time available; maximum 3 years  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Five courses (15 units) and an oral examination: Topics in Musical Pedagogy or Topics in Piano Pedagogy, plus 12 optional units drawn from courses such as Piano Pedagogy I and II, Introduction to Musical Research, Research Methodologies in Music Pedagogy and Research Seminar.

Career pathways

Piano teaching in private studios and specialised music schools; pathway to master's study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to have one of the following: a BMus; a four-year honours BA in music; an equivalent degree, or diploma. They must have achieved a 75 per cent (B+) average in their undergraduate degree or equivalent diploma. Students must understand, speak and write either English or French fluently. In addition, they must have a passive knowledge of Canada's other official language, French or English. According to university regulations, students can write their parpers and exam in the official language of their choice (either English or French). A maximum of three units in equivalencies or advanced standing may be granted. To be eligible, the units in question must not have counted

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00. Graduate certificate and diploma applicants may be required to pay a non-refundable admission deposit by the date in the offer, credited to tuition; international graduate diploma applicants need a provincial attestation letter, guaranteed once the offer is accepted and the deposit paid by the deadline.

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