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Degree PhD / Doctorate
Deadline Topics may include musicology, composition, electroacoustic music, computer music, theory and others.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted cr
Delivery On-campus
Location Calgary, Canada
Language English

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

Key Program Features

  • Graduate / Professional level.

Career Opportunities

Music Teacher, Professor, Instrumental Clinician, Researcher. A PhD in music is usually considered a final degree. Thesis-based program Students are required to prepare a thesis and successful defend in an open oral defense/.

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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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 different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the Academic Calendar . *Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP 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.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Topics may include musicology, composition, electroacoustic music, computer music, theory and others.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted cr

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Calgary, Canada

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  • Application Deadline Topics may include musicology, composition, electroacoustic music, computer music, theory and others.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted cr
  • Start Date September
  • Language English
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