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Master of Music (M.Mus.) (Composition or Music Theory) at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Programme overview

The thesis-based Master of Music in Composition or Music Theory requires a minimum of 21 credit units for Composition or 15 credit units for Music Theory, a thesis and a comprehensive examination (Composition).

Faculty: College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies  |  Department: Music  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Composition students take MUS 823.3, MUS 841.3, MUS 842.6, MUS 845.3, MUS 853.3 or 854.3 and one further 800-level course, with a keyboard requirement, second language requirement and professional activities. Music Theory students take MUS 822.3, MUS 990.0, MUS 994.0, courses from MUS 821/853/854 and 845/851/855/898/899, and complete a thesis with defence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

a completed online application, the application fee and all supporting application documents; a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units); a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study; See department website for application and deadline details

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.

Academic units set their own application deadlines. The application fee is $125 CAD for domestic students and $145 CAD for international students, paid online by Visa or Mastercard.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.usask.ca/programs/music.php

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