Program Overview
The Music- Emphasis Musicology at University of British Columbia is a MA programme in Arts & Design, 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- Emphasis Musicology 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 8,435 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,801 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Vancouver, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music- Emphasis Musicology 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
- Introduction to Ethnomusicology: History and Orientations
- Readings in Ethnomusicology
- Thesis
- World Music Ensemble
- Seminars in Ethnomusicology, Musicology, or Music Theory
- Advanced Musical Analysis
- Directed Individual Studies
- Introduction to Music Research
- Seminar in Medieval Music
- Seminar in Renaissance Music
- Seminar in Baroque Music
- Advanced Musical Analysis
- Readings in Schenkerian Theory
- Theories of Non-Tonal Pitch Relations
- Introduction to Music Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The candidate must ordinarily possess a B.Mus., B.S., or B.A. degree and demonstrate strengths in a range of musical skills, including musicianship, transcription, and analysis, as well as prose writing skills. No rigid prerequisites are specified but a music major is strongly recommended, including courses in World Music Cultures and close study of individual world areas. Solid grounding in performance and/or fieldwork is an asset. Applicants should demonstrate interest in the practice and perspectives of ethnomusicology in its broadest senses, including its place (and the place of music) in the history of ideas and cultural relations.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 8,435 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,801 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 8,435 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,801 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of British Columbia 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 University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
public research university in British Columbia, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
