The Collaborative Graduate Specialization in Music Cognition at Western University offers exciting opportunities for interdisciplinary coursework, lab-based research training, and rigorous musical engagement. This specialization can be added to graduate degrees in Music, Neuroscience, Psychology, and Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Hearing Science and Speech-Language Science fields). Students are mentored by faculty members from the Don Wright Faculty of Music, the Brain and Mind Institute, and the National Centre for Audiology.
Master of Music Cognition at Western University
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Master of Music Cognition at Western University
The Music Cognition at Western University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in London, Canada, the program is taught in English. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 1, 2026.
About Master of Music Cognition
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Music Cognition at Western University
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
Additional Requirements
- At least two courses from the program’s course list, including Music 9739A/B: Cognitive Musicology.
- Participation in monthly meetings of the Music Cognition Workshop.
- Write and defend a project or thesis related to music cognition under the supervision of a graduate faculty member associated with the program.
English Program Requirements
English Language Proficiency
- Please see the individual home program requirements.
Fee Information
Master of Music Cognition at Western University
Western University
Canada, London