This thesis-based Master of Arts program in Music allows students to deepen their skills through intensive study in areas such as history, theory, practice, electroacoustic media, musicology, multimedia, sonic arts, and sound spatialization. The program combines coursework with a research essay and thesis. Full-time completion normally takes two years, with a maximum of four years permitted. Admission requires a Bachelor of Music degree, or equivalent, a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, a 10-15 page research essay, and two reference letters. Applicants whose primary language is not English must meet the university's English language proficiency requirement. The program is offered through the School of Creative and Performing Arts and supports students pursuing scholarly research across musical disciplines. Applicants pursue this option through the School of Creative and Performing Arts alongside coursework spanning the department's core disciplines.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a Bachelor of Music degree, or equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale over the past two years of full-time study. A 10-15 page research essay and two reference letters are required. Applicants whose primary language is not English must meet the university's English language proficiency requirement.
