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    Music - MA

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    Calgary, CAMAIn-person2 years
    CA$17,151.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    50%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    7
    Cohort
    students
    24
    Credits
    CA$145.00
    App fee

    Music - MA at University of Calgary is a 24-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Calgary, CA. Tuition is CA$17,151.

    About the program

    Intensive study in music history, theory, practice, electroacoustic media, musicology, multimedia, sonic arts, and sound spatialization. Focuses on integrated approaches to performance practice, interdisciplinary research, and creative activity, with specialization in musicology.

    Focus: research
    QS World University Rankings: 211 | Times Higher Education: 9

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Eligible for up to 3 years under Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program.

    $16,480.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Music - MA at University of Calgary cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Music - MA at University of Calgary is CA$17,151 across 24 required credits.
    Is Music - MA at University of Calgary online or in-person?
    Music - MA at University of Calgary is offered in-person.
    How long does Music - MA at University of Calgary take to complete?
    Music - MA at University of Calgary is structured around 2 years and 24 credits.
    What GPA is required for Music - MA at University of Calgary?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
    How competitive is Music - MA at University of Calgary?
    Music - MA at University of Calgary reports an acceptance rate of approximately 50%.