Musicology (MA)
The MA in Musicology is an integrated program involving music criticism, analysis and applied theory as well as cultural and historical studies.
This program is designed for students who desire a deeper interest in music research, including methodologies related to class, race, gender, economics and other social concerns.
Faculty offer students close mentoring leading to the development of skills appropriate to an academic career in musicological research.
MA in Musicology - project option
The project option replaces the thesis option with a research project of your choice. While this program’s coursework is similar to the thesis option, the flexibility of the research project supports careers in musicology-related fields, such as music/arts administration, secondary school teaching and performance, arts outreach and interdisciplinary applications combining music with other fields for work in the private sector.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Master's
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Outcomes
In this program, you will develop:
- refined skills in music research and bibliography
- expertise in contemporary research methodologies, including the role of race, ethnicity, gender, economics, and other social issues in the study of music and the construction of musical narratives and historical practices
- reinforcement of musical practices and theories across a variety of genres and historical periods
- refined writing skills, especially as pertains to writing about music
- refined abilities in peer-assessment
- refined abilities in close-reading, rhetorical analysis and textual criticism
- refined presentation abilities (including public speaking and electronic presentation formats)
Find a supervisor
You do not need to specify a supervisor to apply for admission, although you should indicate why you think UVic would be an ideal place to study based on your research interests (and how they might relate to UVic faculty in musicology or related fields).
Supervisors are assigned after admission based on availability and area of research.
Ann Elliott-Goldschmid
Associate Professor Violin, String Chamber Music, Strings Mentoring
Joseph Salem
Associate Professor, Graduate Advisor Music History, Musicology, Theory
Kirk McNally
Associate Professor Recording Techniques, Music Technology, Sound Recording
Pamela Highbaugh Aloni
Associate Professor Cello, String Chamber Music, Strings Mentoring
Pamela Highbaugh Aloni
Associate Professor Cello, String Chamber Music, Strings Mentoring
Patrick Boyle
Associate Professor Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Studies, Theory, Musicology, Business of Music
Program details
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Program details
Application deadlines
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
As part of your application, you must submit:
- two writing samples (10-25 pages per sample preferred) in addition to standard application requirements
- a one- to two-page statement outlining your background, your goals as a musician and/or scholar and outlining the research interests of the applicant at UVic
Program specific requirements
As part of your application, you must submit:
- two writing samples (10-25 pages per sample preferred) in addition to standard application requirements
- a one- to two-page statement outlining your background, your goals as a musician and/or scholar and outlining the research interests of the applicant at UVic
Completion requirements
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
Estimated minimum program cost*
* Based on an average program length. For a per term fee breakdown view the tuition fee estimator.
Estimated values determined by the tuition fee estimator shall not be binding to the University of Victoria.
Ready to apply?
You can start your online application to UVic by creating a new profile or using an existing one.
Faculties & departments
Need help?
Contact Linda Sheldon at musi@uvic.ca or 250-721-7902.