This is the only research doctorate (Ph.D.) in school, extracurricular or higher-education music education offered by a francophone university in Quebec. The 90-credit program has an estimated full-time duration of four years and prepares graduates to contribute to research in musical education and to take on leadership roles in the field. It leads to the Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.) credential. Admission requires written confirmation from a research director accepting to supervise the candidate's work before the application is submitted. Applicants must demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in both French and English, and the program admits students in the fall session. Individual courses may be delivered at a distance or in hybrid format, depending on the course.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.22 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a Master's degree in music with a focus on musical education, or an equivalent diploma, with a minimum GPA of 3.22/4.33. Written confirmation from a research director accepting to supervise the candidate is mandatory before admission. Candidates must demonstrate intermediate-level French proficiency, evidenced by a TCF tout public score of at least 300/699 plus at least 2/20 on written expression, or by completing course FLS-1215; and intermediate-level English proficiency, evidenced by a TOEIC score of at least 675/990, a VEPT score of at least 53/70, or completion of course ANL-2020. Required documents include a letter of motivation (maximum 750 words), samples of prior academic work, three reference reports, and language test results.
