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Master of Arts Music and Specialization Medieval and Renaissance Studies at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Music at the School of Music has a musicology/theory research stream, completed with a major research paper; the school also offers performance studies in piano, collaborative piano, conducting, voice, orchestral instruments and guitar under the MMus. The specialization combines the music MA with the collaborative program in Medieval and Renaissance Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: School of Music  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

24 units: 3 compulsory units (MUS 5901 Proseminar in Music Theory and Analysis, MUS 5903 Proseminar in Musicology or MUS 5904 Research Methodologies in Music Pedagogy), 15 elective units in music and a 6-unit major research paper. The specialization requires two core medieval studies (MDV) courses and a thesis or paper on a medieval or Renaissance topic.

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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. A four-year BA with a major in music. Or an equivalent degree or diploma. A 75 percent (B+) average is required for the undergraduate degree or diploma. If the degree is from a conservatory, it is deemed equivalent if so indicated on the transcript, or if the total course work is equivalent, to a four-year BA, and includes the equivalent of 6 units in music history and 6 units in music theory. In addition, applicants must perform an audition or submit an example of writing from undergraduate work in music history or music theory. The choice of evaluation depends on whether the student wishes to pur

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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