Program Overview
The Music at University of Ottawa 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 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
- Tuition: USD 13,209 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,291 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Ottawa, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music 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 Musical Research
- Applied Music I
- Applied Music II
- Applied Music III
- Applied Music IV
- Proseminar In Music Theory And Analysis
- Proseminar In Musicology
- Research Methodologies In Music Pedagogy
- Analysis And Analytical Method: Tonal Music I
- Analysis And Analytical Method: Post-tonal Music
- Topics In Musicology
- Seminar In Theory And Analysis
- Topics In Musical Pedagogy
- Topics In Piano Pedagogy
- Seminar In Musicology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A BMus.
- A four-year honours BA in music.
- A four-year BA with a major in music.
- Or an equivalent degree or diploma.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,209 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,291 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,209 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,291 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Ottawa 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 Ottawa
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
