Overview

The University of Toronto offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Music. Studio, chamber music, and large ensemble training in western classical traditions is complemented by solo, combo, and ensemble training in Jazz studies, and numerous opportunities for performance experience in world music ensembles, as well as the use of music technology.

Areas of research represented in the faculty include:

historical musicological topics from the Middle Ages to the present
music theory and analysis
composition
ethnomusicology
psychology of music
performance studies
aesthetics of music
popular music
critical and empirical musicology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethnomusicology
Music and Health Sciences
Music Education
Musicology
Music Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-25 00:00:00

Language

English

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93

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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93

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a master's degree specializing in music education from the University of Toronto with an average standing of B+ or better, or an equivalent degree and standing from another recognized university.
An interview with the Music Education faculty must be scheduled whenever possible.
An assigned essay may be substituted for the interview with faculty approval.
At the discretion of the faculty, applicants may be required to provide a videotape of their teaching expertise.
Two letters of reference commenting on the applicant's teaching experience, music performance ability, and academic ability.

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Tuition Fees

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6210 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

6210 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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Areas of research represented in the faculty include:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Academic requirements

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