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Music
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Thesis-based program
This program is not currently accepting applications
Program overview
Hone your talents under the direction of distinguished faculty members at the School of Creative and Performing Arts. The school provides a wide range of opportunities for intensive study in composition, electroacoustic media, musicology, music history, multimedia, sound spatialization, sonic arts and more. Students are encouraged to explore an integrative approach to performance practice, interdisciplinary research and creative activity. The School of Creative and Performing Arts holds over 80 concerts per year. Students will have a unique opportunity to experience and perform music in the Rozsa Centre`s Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, one of Western Canada's premiere recital facilities.
Completing this program
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Core Course: Research techniques and Bibliography of Music.
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Additional Courses: Topics may include musicology, composition, electroacoustic music, computer music, theory and others.
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Music Education Specialization: Requires an interdisciplinary course designed by the student and supervisor.
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Thesis: Students specializing in Music Education will complete a substantial research project.
Specializations
- Composition*
- Music Education
- Musicology*
- Sonic Arts*
Specializations listed with an * are currently suspended and not accepting applications
Outcomes
Music Teacher, Professor, Instrumental Clinician, Researcher.
A PhD in music is usually considered a final degree.
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Accepting InquiriesComposition -
Accepting InquiriesComposition and Sonic Arts
Admission Requirements
GPA
A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
Minimum education
A recognized Master's degree or equivalent.
Documents
A one page letter detailing the applicant's reasons for pursuing graduate study
Work samples
Music education: One or two extended research essays.
Reference letters
Two
Test scores
None
English language proficiency (ELP)
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT including TOEFL iBT Home Edition) minimum score of 86 (Internet-based, with no section less than 20).
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (with no section less than 6.0).
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency minimum score of 180.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 59 or higher
- Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) overall score of 70 (no section less than 60).
- Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) minimum of B+ in each course.
- Duolingo English Test obtaining a minimum score of 125 (with no sub-score below 105).
*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements.
Deadlines
For admission on September 1:
- Canadians and permanent residents: Jan. 15 application deadline
- International students: Jan. 15 application deadline
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
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