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Master of Music Technology

University of Victoria

  • Victoria, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A creativity-driven diploma on computer programming and audio technology in music.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Music Technology can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
  • Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
  • Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Audio Production Assistant
  • Recording Engineer
  • Music Technology Specialist

Curriculum

  • Structured around options spanning all aspects of music technology
  • From acoustics and computer programming to audio signal processing
  • Synthesis and recording engineering. Foreign language instruction is available through the Language Centre
  • The course runs one year full-time.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution with the equivalent of a B average over the last two years
  • Plus any programme-specific requirements; English proficiency by test unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

4-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an institution recognised by UVic, Programme-specific requirements

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale for tests after 2026-01-21 (no section below 4.0
  • PTE Academic 90 with no section below 20 for earlier tests)
  • Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • English proficiency evidence if required
  • Recommendations or references if required

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's admission and English language requirements. In most cases find a supervisor first by emailing faculty whose research matches yours. Apply online and pay the application fee (187 CAD if any document is from outside Canada). Upload transcripts from every institution and list two referees. Check your application status online. Accept the offer by emailing Graduate Admissions and Records ([email protected]). Submit outstanding documents and pay the acceptance deposit if your programme requires one.

Other costs

Tuition per year$8,814 CAD
Application fee$187 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusVictoria Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Fine Arts
DepartmentSchool of Music
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceStandard
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteUniversity of Victoria graduate students may be considered for competitive graduate awards and fellowships. Academic thresholds and enrollment conditions apply. Teaching and research assistantships are separate employment opportunities.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

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  • Program starts

    September 2027

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  • Program starts

    January 2028

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.