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MA/MS in Music - MMus - Thesis

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada•QS 2027 #249

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University of Calgary offers MA/MS in Music - MMus - Thesis, a master's degree in Music programme in Calgary, Canada.

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Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Music

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: grad.ucalgary.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This thesis and performance-based Master of Music program allows students to deepen mastery of their chosen discipline through intensive study in areas such as history, theory, practice, electroacoustic media, musicology, multimedia, sonic arts, performance, and music education. Depending on specialization, students submit a performance audition or recording, or a composition portfolio, alongside a one-page letter and two reference letters. The program has a maximum completion time of five years. Admission requires a completed Bachelor of Music degree, or equivalent, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale over the past two years of full-time study; no standardized test scores are required. The program admits students for the September term. The program is offered through the School of Creative and Performing Arts and supports both performance-focused and composition-focused specializations, culminating in a final examined thesis, recital, or portfolio.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a completed 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 one-page letter, two reference letters, and work samples (a performance audition or recording, or a composition portfolio, depending on specialization) are required; no standardized test scores are required. Applicants whose primary language is not English must meet the university's English language proficiency requirement.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About University of Calgary

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1966
Students: 38,000
QS rank: #249
Programs: 282
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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