Overview

The Music M.Sc. at Memorial University of Newfoundland provides a comprehensive platform for performers, creative musicians, and researchers to refine their craft. This programme is designed to address the diverse career and life skills that modern musicians must possess to succeed in a competitive global industry.

Why Music at Memorial University of Newfoundland?

As the largest music school in Atlantic Canada, the institution offers a vibrant community of internationally renowned scholars and performers. Students benefit from personalised mentorship and unique opportunities to launch their professional lives within one of the country's most vital musical environments. The school provides a wide range of experiential opportunities, including community engagement, entrepreneurial projects, and arts advocacy initiatives that complement intensive performance studies.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 1074 per semester
National fee: CAD 635 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on developing high-level expertise in specific musical disciplines through a course-based route. Modules may include:

Performance
Pedagogy
Conducting
Applied Study
Teaching and Community Engagement
Arts Advocacy Projects

Careers with Music

Graduates are prepared for a diverse array of professional paths both within and beyond the traditional music industry. The programme equips students with the versatility to pursue roles in performance, education, and technical fields.

The broad skill set acquired during the programme also provides a foundation for further professional studies in fields such as law, medicine, or business management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Performance Practice

Instrumental Repertoire

Choral Repertoire

Orchestral Repertoire

Music Literature

Instrumental Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. John's, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Official transcript(s) (must be submitted by post mail or courier)

Two (2) letters of appraisal

Non-refundable application fee

Proof of English proficiency

Additional requirements (may be required).

Prerequisites may be necessary for your program of interest

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2148 CAD / year

≈ 2148 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1270 CAD / year

≈ 1270 CAD / year

Additional Details

NL Students: $635

Living costs

St. John's

Canada

1159 - 1707 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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