Master of Music (MMus) in Canada at UWO Canada

Program Overview for Master of Music (MMus) in Canada:

The Master of Music (MMus) degree is available in three fields: MMus in Composition; MMus in Literature and Performance; and MMus in Music Education.

Western offers outstanding graduate programs in Music in a welcoming artistic and intellectual environment. Faculty members, who include nationally and internationally recognized scholars, composers, and performers, foster graduate programs of great depth and breadth.

Our comprehensive graduate programs lead to the MA, MMus, PhD, and DMA degrees in five fields of graduate studies in music, and include a collaborative graduate specialization in music cognition:

These are the international student eligibility for the Master of Music (MMus) in Canada

MMus in Composition:

• A Bachelor of Music with specialization in Composition or its equivalent, including three years of composition study
• Three to four recent original scores in a variety of media
• Instrumental recordings (not MIDI) of the original compositions where possible. On the application, please provide URL for site where your recording can be accessed, or mail a CD to the Graduate Program Assistant
• A recent assignment or essay that demonstrates skills in analysis
• A one-page statement of background, goals, and research/creative interests in composition
• Two confidential letters of reference

MMus in Music Education:

• A Bachelor of Music with specialization in Music Education or its equivalent
• One recent essay (2,500-3,000 words) that demonstrate abilities in research and writing
• A recent music teaching video in a setting of your choosing (15-20 minutes)
• A  statement of interest video (no more than 5 minutes) where you will: 1) Tell us of your experiences as a musician and educator; 2) Speak of the current challenges you see in music education; 3) Tell us why you are interested in our program and the impact it will have in your professional growth.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae
• Two confidential letters of reference

MMus in Literature and Performance:

• A Bachelor of Music with specialization in Performance or its equivalent, including related literature and pedagogy courses
• An indication of exceptional ability and potential through the audition comparable to an 'A' standard of the final undergraduate year (see MMus Audition Requirements by Instrument)
• A one-page statement of background, goals, and research/creative interests in performance
• A current resume or curriculum vitae
• Two confidential letters of reference

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Master of Music (MMus)

MMus in Composition:

• A Bachelor of Music with specialization in Composition or its equivalent, including three years of composition study
• Three to four recent original scores in a variety of media
• Instrumental recordings (not MIDI) of the original compositions where possible. On the application, please provide URL for site where your recording can be accessed, or mail a CD to the Graduate Program Assistant
• A recent assignment or essay that demonstrates skills in analysis
• A one-page statement of background, goals, and research/creative interests in composition
• Two confidential letters of reference

MMus in Music Education:

• A Bachelor of Music with specialization in Music Education or its equivalent
• One recent essay (2,500-3,000 words) that demonstrate abilities in research and writing
• A recent music teaching video in a setting of your choosing (15-20 minutes)
• A  statement of interest video (no more than 5 minutes) where you will: 1) Tell us of your experiences as a musician and educator; 2) Speak of the current challenges you see in music education; 3) Tell us why you are interested in our program and the impact it will have in your professional growth.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae
• Two confidential letters of reference

MMus in Literature and Performance:

• A Bachelor of Music with specialization in Performance or its equivalent, including related literature and pedagogy courses
• An indication of exceptional ability and potential through the audition comparable to an 'A' standard of the final undergraduate year (see MMus Audition Requirements by Instrument)
• A one-page statement of background, goals, and research/creative interests in performance
• A current resume or curriculum vitae
• Two confidential letters of reference

These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Music (MMus) to qualify.

The scholarships available for the Master of Music (MMus) are:

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Country: Canada Level: Graduate & Phd Scholarship for: International and Domestic Students students

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We know some students may be facing additional financial challenges, even with the maintenance of our funding guarantee. We are looking at the possibility of some funding relief and are working with our provincial and federal partners to address issues that fall within their purview. Over the coming weeks, we will provide more information to you via and email and on this page as it becomes available regarding available financial supports, including possible government actions in areas such as study/work permits, student loan policies and/or EI eligibility.

In our pursuit of scholarly and research excellence, Western is committed to graduate education. Western places great importance on helping graduate students finance their education, and we will continue to ensure that the university community is fully aware of all the funding opportunities available to help students succeed.

As one of Canada's leading research institutions, Western places great importance on recruiting exceptional graduate students.  The following chart illustrates the average funding Western graduate students receive from all sources.

Degree Type	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019
Doctoral	$30,579	$32,065	$32,858	$33,271	$32,299
Master's	$22,696	$23,060	$23,202	$23,154	$23,352

We offer competitive funding support packages to help achieve this goal, allowing graduate students to focus on their research and development.

Western's Doctoral Funding Guarantee

While at Western, you will want to devote your full energy to the successful completion of your studies, so we want to ensure that stable funding is available to you. Western guarantees minimum annual funding for doctoral students, from all sources, of $13,000 plus tuition.

For doctoral students who start in September 2020 (September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021), the Doctoral Funding Guarantee for domestic and international students is $19,360.

In addition to the financial support available from federal and provincial sources and research grant support, Western offers a variety of internal awards that are among the best available to outstanding scholars in Canada. Full-time Western graduate students are eligible for support from the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, provided they meet the appropriate criteria.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Music (MMus) in Canada.

The Master of Music (MMus) degree is available in three fields: MMus in Composition; MMus in Literature and Performance; and MMus in Music Education. Applications received after the deadline are contingent on space availability and funding.Western recognizes that students who choose to undertake full-time graduate studies are choosing to delay their entry into the full-time workforce. To help off-set the cost of full-time graduate enrolment, Western provides funding support packages for eligible research-based Master’s and PhD students. Other Financial Assistance:

• Graduate Bursary Assistance
• Work Study Program
• Students with Disabilities
• Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) Bursary
• Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) Financial Support
• International Student Awards
  1. Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS)
  2. Ontario Trillium Scholarships (OTS)
  3. Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships
  4. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships