PhD Musicology at University of Victoria

Programme overview

PhD Musicology offered by the School of Music in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies | Department: School of Music | Duration: three years | Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

The student’s work is guided by the Supervisory Committee (see the Faculty of Graduate Studies Guidelines). The function of the supervisory committee is to assist the graduate student in all facets of the program whenever necessary; to supervise the preparation of the thesis or dissertation, composition or recital; to act as the core for the examining committee;

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Application information

Entry requirements

The School of Music gives priority in admissions considerations to students intending to register on a full-time basis. Applicants to the PhD Program in Musicology must hold a master’s degree in musicology, music history or music theory, or its equivalent, from a recognized university. They must also demonstrate potential for a career in musicology or music scholarship, and have a primary research interest compatible with the areas of specialization of the university’s regular faculty. Research ability in at least one language other than English is expected of all applicants to this program at the time of application.

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.

Many graduate programs have three entry points: September, January and May; entry points and deadlines are listed on each program overview page.

The application fee is $145.25 if all documents originate within Canada and $187.00 if any originate outside Canada, payable online by credit card.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/

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