Overview

The Music programme at the University of Toronto provides a sophisticated platform for graduate students to engage in high-level academic research and professional development. This Master of Arts degree is designed to foster deep intellectual inquiry into the diverse facets of musical study within a world-class faculty environment.

Why Music at the University of Toronto?

The Faculty of Music has a long-standing tradition of excellence, having inaugurated its taught graduate degree programmes in 1954. Students join a community where graduates frequently secure leading positions in prestigious music departments and cultural organisations globally. The university provides a robust support network through various graduate centres dedicated to academic communication, mentorship, and professional development.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 43940 per year
National fee: CAD 10350 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum allows students to focus their research and coursework within specific academic pathways. Modules and research areas may include:

Ethnomusicology
Music and Health Sciences
Music Education
Musicology
Music Theory

Careers with Music

Graduates of this programme are well-prepared for influential roles within the global academic and cultural landscape. Alumni often pursue careers as professors, researchers, and educational leaders in music departments across Canada and internationally. The rigorous training ensures that students are equipped for high-level professional engagement in various sectors of the music industry and academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Research
Fieldwork Methods and Practicum
Up to 1.0 FCE may be taken outside of Musicology, Ethnomusicology, or Music Theory (either in the Graduate Department of Music or another graduate unit) with approval of the course and program advising committee.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-25 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the MA in Music, Ethnomusicology field are accepted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Music's additional admission requirements stated below.
An appropriate Bachelor of Arts specialist degree or Bachelor of Music degree from a recognized university, with an average standing equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better over the final two years.
Applicants whose undergraduate degrees do not meet this standard may be required to take up to a full year of prerequisite courses.
Applicants must submit an essay representative of their work in music history or ethnomusicology.

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Tuition Fees

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43940 CAD / year

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10350 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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