Overview
Unique not only in Canada, but also internationally, the Music program curriculum at Wilfrid Laurier University is based on a Doctoral Action Plan, Problem-Based Learning, Peer Learning, and various Doctoral Special Seminar Topics (DSST).
Features
- Research pursuits are limitless, but may include music and wellness, music performance and transforming communities, music therapy interventions, music and the brain, global music practices, activism in health and well-being, music and aging, and music-medicine.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- This doctoral program is informed by the principles of Problem-Based Learning offering constructivist strategies where the doctoral student assumes the role of a self-directed and self-regulated learner.
- In the first year, students develop a Doctoral Action Plan. Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, personal and professional learning outcomes would be developed, and the action plan would include targets and milestones for the project.
- Research projects would be designed and approved in consultation with the advisor or advisors and include thorough literature reviews.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Music View 16 other PhDs in Music in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Successful applicants must have completed a master’s program in areas such as Music, Music Education, Fine Arts, Music Therapy, or Community Music with a minimum average of A-. Applicants holding an honours undergraduate degree in in Music/Music Therapy/Community Music and a master’s degree in allied fields such as Social Work, Psychology, Pastoral Counselling, Music Education, Early Childhood Music, Pedagogy, Leisure Studies, or other related fields may be considered.
- The application process will consist of an interview, three (3) academic reference letters, a completed Statement of Intent** and an example of graduate-level writing.
- Your Statement of Intent describes what you will investigate, why your topic is important, and how do you plan to conduct your research. It should include a title, introduction, literature review, research design (paradigm, research methods, data collection/analysis plan) and references. (2000 words)
Tuition Fee
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International
13770 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6885 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
5246 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2623 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Brantford
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Scholarships Information
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