MA/MS in Music

This thesis-based Master of Arts in Music at the University of Lethbridge offers specialization in musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, or digital audio arts. Students examine music's political, social, historical, and technological contexts while developing an independent research project. The program requires six 3-credit courses (18 credits total), including a course in theory and methods, with up to nine credits available from outside the Music Department; independent studies, advanced seminars, and courses from the Cultural, Social, and Political Thought program may also count. In the first year, students complete coursework and submit a thesis proposal; the second year is devoted to thesis research, writing, and an oral defence. The program runs full-time over 24 months, with in-person instruction on the Lethbridge campus. An optional co-operative education component is available. Applicants must secure a potential thesis supervisor before applying and are expected to have a strong background in music, either through an undergraduate degree in the subject or significant practical experience, along with strong formal writing skills.