Program Overview
The Music Theory at University of Western Ontario 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 Theory 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
- Tuition: CAD 6,798 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,111 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: London, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music Theory 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
- Critical theory and music
- History of music theory
- Music analysis in context
- Post-tonal theory and analysis
- Schenkerian theory and analysis
- Transformational theory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor of Music in Music Theory or its equivalent (including courses in harmony and analysis of tonal and post-tonal works).
- Submission of recent work in analysis.
- Submission of a recent research paper as a writing sample.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 6,798 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,111 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 6,798 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,111 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Western Ontario 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 Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
London, Canada
public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
