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PhD of Music

Western University

  • London, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Music is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (Up to 3 years (3 years if the programme is 2 years or more; otherwise up to programme length) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Music and apply creative methods
  • Develop and critique original work
  • And communicate design or artistic intentions.

Career outcomes

  • Performance
  • Composition and arranging
  • Private studio teaching
  • Music library science
  • Arts management

Curriculum

  • Music theory
  • Aural skills
  • Class piano
  • Music history and ethnomusicology
  • Conducting
  • Arranging and orchestration
  • Music technology
  • Electronic music and applied lessons with ensembles
  • Depending on emphasis.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Detailed admission requirements by program: Composition Music Education Music Theory Musicology

Accepted academic background

Master's degree or equivalent from a recognized university, College or institute with evidence of research potential (direct entry from a bachelor's degree at the programme's discretion), Programme-specific supervisor, References and documents

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Referee contact details
  • Evidence of English proficiency if applicable
  • Program-specific supplementary documents if required

How to apply

  1. Check the program page for requirements and the international deadline. Create an applicant account and apply online; the application fee is 185 CAD
  2. non-refundable (some programs charge differently). Upload transcripts from every post-secondary institution (unofficial copies are enough to apply; English translation if needed)
  3. enter referee emails and add program documents such as CV
  4. statement or writing samples. SGPS does a preliminary check
  5. then the program decides. Accept the offer in Student Center by the date in the offer letter and send official transcripts to gradapps@uwo.ca.

Other costs

Tuition per year$7,794 CAD
Application fee$185 CAD
Deposit$31,242 CAD

Program details

CampusLondon (main campus)
Faculty or schoolDon Wright Faculty of Music
DepartmentDon Wright Faculty of Music
Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stayUp to 3 years (3 years if the programme is 2 years or more; otherwise up to programme length) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

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    September 2027

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  • Program starts

    January 2028

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.