Musicology (MA)
Investigate music’s role and meaning in society.
Why choose this program?
Earning your MA in Musicology gives you the opportunity to investigate music’s role and meaning in various social and historical contexts, through text-based analysis informed by cultural studies.Ìý
The small size of our program guarantees a great deal of specialized attention and the possibility of tailoring courses of study to suit your interests.
Careers
A master's in musicology offers pathways into academia, research, arts administration, cultural heritage preservation, and media, providing expertise in music history, theory, criticism, and cultural contexts.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirementsÌýas well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.Ìý
All graduate programs at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøare collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies.
