Overview

Key facts

Course work in the programs provide instruction on contemporary approaches to theory and method in ethnomusicology, as well as deep engagements with ethnographic and historical studies of music and culture.

Graduate study in Ethnomusicology at Memorial University of Newfoundland is interdisciplinary, with courses offered through both the School of Music and the Department of Folklore. Our program features media production courses in radio and video.

The programs are housed at the Research Centre for the Study of Music, Media, and Place (MMaP), which boasts a Sundanese gamelan degung. MMaP draws world-renowned scholars through its Music & Culture Lecture Series, scholar-in-residence program, and international conferences. Many students enjoy active participation in the vibrant St. John’s traditional music scene.

Facilities

The M.O. Morgan Music Building has two superb concert halls and a state-of-the-art electronic music laboratory. Linked to recording facilities, our concert halls are also equipped for high-end networked performance.

The building features practice rooms with fresh air, large acoustically excellent rehearsal rooms, and a new fleet of Yamaha pianos. Students enjoy secure locker space and a comfortable student lounge.

The Music Resource Centre houses our score and media collections overseen by a music librarian specialist and library assistant. Computers and worktables provide quiet study space just for music students.

An excellent collection of music books and journals is housed on campus at the Queen Elizabeth II Library.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Career Skills for Musicians

Music Industries Internship

Research Problems and Methods in Ethnomusicology

Survey of Folklore Genres and Processing

Folklore Theories

Ethnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. John's, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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125

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80

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General requirements

Online application

Official transcript(s) (must be submitted by post mail or courier)

Two (2) letters of appraisal

Non-refundable application fee

Proof of English proficiency

Additional requirements (may be required).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

2148 CAD / year

≈ 2148 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

1652 CAD / year

≈ 1652 CAD / year

Additional Details

NL Students: $635

Living costs

St. John's

Canada

1159 - 1707 CAD / month

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