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The deadline for application to the M.A. and Ph.D. programs in ethnomusicology is November 15 for entry the following fall.

Applications for admission should be submitted online to the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants are advised to have applications and all required supporting documents submitted by the application deadline.

We do consider late applications. However, sometimes we are not able to guarantee full consideration after the deadline; late applications and documents are processed only as time and resources permit. Please contact the department before submitting a late application.

Information about the admission procedures for the School of Graduate Studies can be found in the University Calendar. Review additional information for International students.

Admission Criteria:

MA Coursework - Minimum of a B+ average in a Bachelor of Music or other relevant degree program in the Humanities or Social Sciences, with evidence of specialization in music or a closely related performance genre.

MA Thesis (available by special application to the Interdisciplinary Advisory Committee following admission to the program) - Minimum B+ average in a Bachelor of Music or other relevant degree program in the Humanities or Social Sciences, with evidence of specialization in music or a closely related performance genre.

PhD - Minimum B+ in MA or MMus program in Music or other relevant degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences, with evidence of specialization in music or a closely related performance genre.

An application consists of the following:

  1. A completed online Application Form
  2. A separate 800-word statement outlining specific research interests and reasons for undertaking an advanced degree in ethnomusicology (Please note that this should be submitted as a separate document under “Supplementary Materials”)
  3. Two letters of appraisal from individuals acquainted with the applicant’s academic and artistic work
  4. All academic transcripts and confirmation of degree(s)
  5. Resume or curriculum vitae
  6. Proof of English Proficiency (if required)
  7. Two recent samples of academic writing