Program Overview
The Musicology 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 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
- 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 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
- Medieval Music
- Music and Culture from the Seventeenth through the Nineteenth Centuries
- Popular Music Studies
- Textual Criticism and Music Editing
- Twentieth-Century Music and Culture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor of Music in Music History, Bachelor of Arts with Honours Music, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge of bibliographical and research techniques.
- Submission of 1-2 recently written research papers.
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
