Overview

About this Degree

The Faculty at University of Toronto offers Master of Arts degrees in the following fields:

Ethnomusicology
Music and Health Sciences
Music Education
Musicology

Music Theory

Music graduates from all areas of the program occupy leading positions in music departments across Canada and around the world.

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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93

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Music View 43 other Masters in Music in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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93

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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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Non-residents

43940 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

10350 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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Key information

Duration

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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