Master of Music in Organ (MMUS) at University of British Columbia

About

The Master of Music (M.Mus.) degree in performance is offered to students who have achieved necessary levels of attainment and who show potential of further significant accomplishment. This degree is often a final academic step for the musician who wishes to enter the professional world, although it may prove an intermediate step for those wishing to prepare for doctoral training. A two-year residency is the norm.

Disciplines

Faculty of Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

1) Check Eligibility

Minimum Academic Requirements

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement: 90

Reading

22

Writing

21

Speaking

21

Listening

22

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement: 6.5

Reading

6.0

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Listening

6.0

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is not required.

Prior degree, course and other requirements

Prior Degree Requirements

BMUS degree or equivalent

Course Requirements

i. excellent performing ability | ii. BMus degree, or equivalent | iii. undergraduate music history, theory and repertoire courses

Document Requirements

A comprehensive repertoire list of works studied during the student's undergraduate degree. Works performed publicly must be indicated by an asterisk (*) | A written statement of intent that outlines your future plans, professional goals, and your reasons for applying to this program at UBC.

Other Requirements

An audition, either in-person or via video, is required.

Career

Career Options

Many of our graduates hold prestigious appointments at universities, colleges, and public schools. Alumni pursue careers in performance, entrepreneurship, education, pedagogy, and arts administration. For stories on recent alumni, please explore https://music.ubc.ca/blog

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 9,884

Application Fee

CAD

Master of Music in Organ (MMUS)

University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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