Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music at University of Alberta in Canada, Faculty of Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The PhD in Music offers exemplary academic training in music studies. Our doctoral program is extremely diverse, welcoming students from around the world who are working in a variety of research areas at the cutting edge of music studies. Doctoral students can expect to complete course work in which they will train with faculty in music theory, ethnomusicology, popular music & media studies, and musicology. A distinguishing feature of our Ph.D. program is that the Academic Area faculty work closely with each other and with students in research projects, teaching, and community engagement. Following successful completion of candidacy examinations and a thesis proposal, the program culminates in the dissertation, a substantial work of original scholarship.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$10,518.72 (US$ 7,561) per year

Books, Supplies and Instruments - 1200.00

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

North Campus

116 St. and 85 Ave.,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T6G 2R3, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum admission requirements are an MA or MMus degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution, as well as evidence of outstanding ability and accomplishment in the area of concentration. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.