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Master of Music in Arts

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Four-year BA with a major in music and no audition for admission.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Music in Arts
analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Music librarian
musicology
music publishing
communications media
sound recording

Curriculum

120 semester hours over four years. Core: music theory
aural skills
music and culture. Four full-year ensembles are required (two large). Audition only needed to take applied music as an elective. Does not prepare students to teach music.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution with a cumulative weighted average of at least 70% in the last two years of study (about 60 credit units)
some programs set higher averages or require supervisor approval
English proficiency if English is not the first language
Grade/entry criteria: Cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time study (about 60 credit units)
some programmes set higher averages.

Accepted academic background

Four-year undergraduate degree (or three-year Bologna-compliant first-cycle degree) in a relevant discipline; demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study and research

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4.5
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 63
Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic References

How to apply

Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
qualifications
applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,690 CAD
Application fee	$145 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Saskatoon
Faculty or school	College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Graduate research awards and departmental scholarships are competitive and subject to degree, academic record, availability and supervisor or department selection; funding is not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.