MA in Musicology

aldwyn hogg“I find the diversity of the faculty to be a great help and inspiration. I've been exposed to a plethora of methodologies, and ways of thinking about music, that I've been slowly able to coalesce and use to shape my own work.” Aldwyn Hogg, MA Musicology (2017)

Learn more about Aldwyn Hogg and our MA program

Program Requirements

                

Thesis-based*  

(to be discontinued 2021)

NEW 1-Year MA

(begins Fall 2021)

Number of courses

 4 half courses 5 half courses

Mandatory and recommended courses

4 half courses in musicology

9725a/b/y Introduction to Music Research

4 additional half courses, at least 3 of which are in musicology

Other requirements

 Thesis (on a topic in the field of Western art music or popular music) MA Research Project (c. 40-page research paper or equivalent creative project)

Expected duration of program

 5 terms 3 terms

* Students must declare their intention to write a thesis after discussion with the Program Advisor by the end of the first term of registration. They must identify a thesis supervisor and submit a thesis proposal to the Graduate Committee no later than one month after the start of their third term of registration.