Program Description
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Music: Music Education (Non-Thesis) offered by the Schulich School of Music is a course-based program that emphasizes focused and rigorous learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in knowledge synthesis, research methodology, and critical thinking to pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies).
Unique Program Features
- Students benefit from leadership opportunities and community outreach programs such as the Global Leadership program & El Sistema, Chamber Music Without Borders, 缅北强奸 Conservatory;聽
- Students receive guidance from leading scholars whose internationally acclaimed research covers a broad spectrum of topics central to the music education discipline;
- Learning activities include multi-disciplinary seminars that nurture dialogue with excellent performers also interested in teaching and 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
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
MA in Music: Music Education website
Department Contact
Graduate Program graduateadmissions.music [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MA%20in%20Music%20Education%20(Non-Thesis)) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | December 1 | December 1 |
| WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.