Overview

Course Description

The Music Department offers a thesis-based Master of Arts with a specialization in musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, and the digital audio arts.

The Music program at University of Lethbridge program strives to produce outstanding scholars, educators, and professionals whose research addresses the political, social, historical, and technological contexts that inform music practices and their meanings.

Students are typically required to complete six 3-credit courses (a total of 18 approved credits), including a course in theory and methods, and a thesis. Courses can include independent studies, advanced undergraduate courses adapted for graduate students (in Music or other relevant areas), and courses drawn from the Cultural, Social, and Political Thought program in the Faculty of Arts and Science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Musicology
Music theory
Ethnomusicology

Digital Audio Arts

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Fall intake deadline: May 1 (Domestic only)

Language

English

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86

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lethbridge, Canada

Disciplines

Music View 42 other Masters in Music in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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86

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a baccalaureate degree (i.e. an undergraduate degree) in a related discipline from a recognized degree-granting institution
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses OR calculated on the most recently completed master’s degree if the applicant is applying for another master’s degree
Demonstrate English language proficiency (ELP) for graduate students

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Tuition Fee

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International

4973 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4973 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

2132 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2132 CAD per year during 24 months.

Fourth Term to Completion:

Domestic: 640 CAD per semester
International: 1492 CAD per semester

Living costs for Lethbridge

1200 - 1800 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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