Music, Emphasis Musicology (Taught) Postgraduate Program By University of British Columbia |Top Universities
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Tuitionfee

17,554 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Performing ArtsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

The M.A. and Ph.D. programs in musicology at the UBC School of Music offer students advanced training leading to professional careers in teaching and scholarly research. Graduate students enjoy a program that balances sound historical methods with critical interpretation, and forges interdisciplinary connections to music theory, ethnomusicology, and the humanities in general. The musicology faculty’s areas of expertise range from Medieval repertories through music of the 21st century, and represent a variety of scholarly approaches and critical methods. The employment record of graduates from the University of British Columbia is excellent, with the vast majority entering occupations of their choice within months of graduation.

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

The M.A. and Ph.D. programs in musicology at the UBC School of Music offer students advanced training leading to professional careers in teaching and scholarly research. Graduate students enjoy a program that balances sound historical methods with critical interpretation, and forges interdisciplinary connections to music theory, ethnomusicology, and the humanities in general. The musicology faculty’s areas of expertise range from Medieval repertories through music of the 21st century, and represent a variety of scholarly approaches and critical methods. The employment record of graduates from the University of British Columbia is excellent, with the vast majority entering occupations of their choice within months of graduation.

Admission requirements

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Please check with the University for entry requirements.

Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,992 CAD
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International Students

17,554 CAD
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