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Master of Music and Concentration Composition at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The Master of Music with concentration in Composition is offered by the School of Music, with a regular and an intensive profile. Students who completed the Microprogram in Composition for Media receive 9 units of equivalence.

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

What you will study

Introduction to Musical Research, Applied Music (Composition) I-IV, 3 optional units in theory, analysis, musicology or pedagogy (including Composing for Visual Media and Sound Design), 12 elective units in music, and a Composition Portfolio, Major Composition and Portfolio Defence; the intensive profile ends with a major composition or creative project.

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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, submit a dossier of compositions or example of writing from undergraduate work in music history or music theory. The choice of evaluation depends on whether

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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