Program Overview
The Music and Culture at Carleton University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Music and Culture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 10,431 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,854 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music and Culture programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Music and Cultural Theory I: Intellectual Histories
- Research Methods in Music and Culture
- Music & Cultural Theory II: Current Debates
- Music and Identity
- Music and Visual Culture
- Technologies of Music
- Music, Meaning and Representation
- History of Genres
- Music and Social Institutions
- Repertoires, Genres and Canons
- Music and Performance
- History of Canadian Music: Notated and Liturgical Music
- Ethnomusicology of Canadian Traditions
- Musics of Canada\x92s First Peoples
- Special Topics in Music and Cultural Theory
- Special Topics in Music Genres
- Practicum in Music
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The minimum requirement for admission to the Master\xc2\x92s program in Music and Culture is either a BMus or a BA (Honours) in Music with a minimum B+ average. Possession of the minimum entrance standing is not in itself, however, an assurance of admission into the program.
Applicants with a BA (Honours) in a related discipline (e.g., Mass Communication, Women\xc2\x92s Studies, Philosophy, or Cultural Studies), with a minimum B+ average, will also be considered provided the applicant can demonstrate a strong background in some form of music. Applicants without the requisite background in cultural/theoretical issues, or in music, may be required to take a maximum of two full credits from designated courses at the undergraduate level in Music in addition to their normal MA program requirements.
There are no formal music performance requirements for admission to this degree program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,431 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,854 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,431 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,854 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carleton University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Carleton University
Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
Carleton University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
