The University of British Columbia - Vancouver - Faculty of Graduate Studies

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Musicology (PhD) - Doctor of Philosophy in Music, Emphasis Musicology

The University of British Columbia - Vancouver - Faculty of Graduate Studies

Faculty:Faculty of Arts
Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Areas of Research:Ethnomusicology, Historical Musicology, Music Theory
Thesis Based:Yes
Cost per year:*
National: $5,302
International: $9,314
Careers:Musicians and Singers

Description:

The M.A. and Ph.D. programs in musicology at the UBC School of Music offer students advanced training leading to professional careers in teaching and scholarly research. Graduate students enjoy a program that balances sound historical methods with critical interpretation, and forges interdisciplinary connections to music theory, ethnomusicology, and the humanities in general. The musicology faculty’s areas of expertise range from Medieval repertories through music of the 21st century, and represent a variety of scholarly approaches and critical methods.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*76
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Take the General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and request that your scoring report be forwarded to the School of Music using University of British Columbia's institution code 0965 along with department code 2302 (for Music History, Musicology, and Theory).
    Note: UBC graduates within 3 years prior to application are exempt from this requirement.

    Submit a paper, or papers, dealing with some aspect of musicology that is representative of your work to date.

    Submit a Statement of Intent. Your Statement of Intent should outline areas of interest, current and future research plans, and why you feel that UBC would be a suitable place to pursue your degree program.
    Test Scores:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 93] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery
    Application Notes : All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

    All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study.

    Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Statement of Research Interests

    Take the General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and request that your scoring report be forwarded to the School of Music using University of British Columbia's institution code 0965 along with department code 2302 (for Music History, Musicology, and Theory).



    Note: UBC graduates within 3 years prior to application are exempt from this requirement.

    Submit a paper, or papers, dealing with some aspect of musicology that is representative of your work to date.



    Submit a Statement of Intent. Your Statement of Intent should outline areas of interest, current and future research plans, and why you feel that UBC would be a suitable place to pursue your degree program.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 10, 2022