Overview

Special prominence is given to ethnomusicology, contemporary concert music, jazz music, as well as popular music.

Features

Our professors include ethnomusicologists, music historians, music theorists and composers.

In the Music program from York University, you'll have access to a wide range of specialized facilities and resources including: analogue and digital piano labs; piano/practice modules; ethnomusicology and jazz archives, York’s Sound & Moving Image Library; and popular music archives.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Ethnomusicology

Musicology

Composition

Popular music

Jazz

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

76

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Duolingo English Test

135

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music View 16 other PhDs in Music in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

76

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Duolingo English Test

135

Take A Free Practice Test!

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

3 recommendation(s)

Statement of intent (500 words), including Grad Course List

Two samples of scholarly writing

Resumé/CV

Tuition Fee

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International

12000 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 CAD per semester during 36 months.
National

2870 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1435 CAD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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