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Master of Music

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Master

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 (3): 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

Honours bachelor's degree (four years) or equivalent with a 70% (B) average on the last 20 courses
some programmes require more or a thesis supervisor
English test unless exempt (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 84 for tests before 21 January 2026 and 86 after
PTE 60
Cambridge 170
CAEL 70) or French test (DALF C1/C2
TCF B2
TEF Canada B2).

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor degree (four years) or equivalent; country-specific minimum averages at https://www.uottawa.ca/study/graduate-studies/international-equivalencies ; some programmes need a thesis supervisor, documents or tests

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 84
PTE Academic 60
Cambridge 170

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and deadline in the admission program requirements tool. Thesis and research-paper options need a thesis supervisor. Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and pay the non-refundable application fee (125 CAD). Log in to uoZone
check your Admission file and upload transcripts and language test results unless exempt. Receive your offer. Master's applicants are exempt from the admission deposit.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,585 - $72,095 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Ottawa
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	24
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	3
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.