Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Music: Music Education (Thesis) is a research-intensive program offered by the Schulich School of Music. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, knowledge synthesis, and scientific communication to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Program Description

The program provides an opportunity for studio- and classroom-based teachers and music educators working in other community settings, to explore current issues in music education and to implement their own research studies. Seminars introduce foundations of a range of research methodologies and critical thinking skills.

Unique Program Features

• The program provides an opportunity for students to explore current issues in music education and to implement their own research studies.
• Students benefit from a variety of leadership opportunities and community outreach programs including the Global Leadership program & El Sistema, Chamber Music Without Borders.
• Multi-disciplinary seminars offer students a stimulating learning experience that nurtures dialogue with excellent performers also interested in teaching.
• Students have access to state-of-the-art technology for studying physiology of performance and modeling best practices.
• The School houses several performance spaces, research & production laboratories, and two libraries with a vast collection of music resources. It is also home to the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology (CIRMMT), an inter-institutional research centre containing six dedicated research labs and work spaces.

University-Level Admission Requirements

• An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
• English-language proficiency

Available Intakes

• Fall

Application Deadlines

Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada)
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FALL | September 15 | December 1 | December 1
WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A
SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A