Master of Arts (M.A.) Music: Theory (Thesis) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By McGill University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

10,159 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Music: Theory (Thesis) offered by the Schulich School of Music is a research-intensive program that emphasizes specialized and innovative learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, research design, and scientific communication to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

The program may also be taken as the Gender and Women's Studies option which focuses on issues centrally related to gender, sexuality, feminist theory, and/or women’s studies. This option is offered in collaboration with the McGill Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies.

Keywords: analytical models, analysis of music, interdisciplinary research, history of music theory, contemporary developments, pedagogical training.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Music: Theory (Thesis) offered by the Schulich School of Music is a research-intensive program that emphasizes specialized and innovative learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, research design, and scientific communication to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

The program may also be taken as the Gender and Women's Studies option which focuses on issues centrally related to gender, sexuality, feminist theory, and/or women’s studies. This option is offered in collaboration with the McGill Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies.

Keywords: analytical models, analysis of music, interdisciplinary research, history of music theory, contemporary developments, pedagogical training.

Admission Requirements

3+
86+
6.5+

01 Dec 2025
2 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
1,483 CAD
International
10,159 CAD

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