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  4. Doctor of Philosophy PhD Music Composition Music Education Musicology Music Technology Sound Recording Theory

Doctor of Philosophy PhD Music Composition Music Education Musicology Music Technology Sound Recording Theory

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

McGill University

Program Overview

The Ph.D. requires a minimum of three years of full-time resident study (six full-time terms) beyond a bachelor's degree. A candidate who holds a master's degree in the area of specialization may, on the recommendation of the Department, be permitted to count the work done for the master's degree as the first year of resident study.

Program Key Stats

$9541 (Annual cost)



46 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Unofficial Transcripts, Two Letters of Recommendation, A master's degree with a standing equivalent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0, Personal Statement, Writing Sample, Curriculum Vitae, A short summary of the proposed research topic, A letter of application, Reference, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Music Producer
  • Songwriter
  • A&R Coordinator
  • Music Therapist
  • Session Musician

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