Although Université de Montréal is a French-language university, the Music Faculty wishes to welcome students from around the world in its graduate-level programs. For this reason, the following program description is provided in English. Please be aware, however, that most classes and services at the University are conducted in French.
Further develop your skills for a career in music research, by completing an original and innovative project reflecting a major trend in musicology.
Overview
About this program
At the forefront of research training
Expand your knowledge of the major trends in music research by specializing in a specific and innovative area. The objective of the PhD in music is to advance knowledge in the discipline and provide you with opportunities to engage in contemporary scientific and musicological debate. Your training will also strengthen your oral and written communication skills, specifically through sharing and disseminating knowledge.
The program covers a wide range of music study perspectives:
- Historical musicology
- Music analysis and theory
- Music semiology, philosophy, aesthetics
- Ethnomusicology, anthropology of music
- Sociomusicology
- Music mediation
- Cinemusicology, ludomusicology
- Cognitive and experimental musicology, musical acoustics, psychoacoustics, biomusicology
- Digital musicology, computer music
- Organology
- Analysis of creative processes in music
- Research-creation (performance, improvisation, composition), as well as any interdisciplinary approach that intersects these disciplines, and other related disciplines (visual arts, cinema, literature, political science, sociology, psychology, computer science, movement science, etc.)
The program covers various musical repertoires (Western art and popular music, world music, film and video game music). Possible program research areas include analyzing these artistic areas, their creative and transmission processes, as well as the associated overall supporting ecosystem.
- Renowned teaching faculty in tune with the latest research
- Quality and effective support
- Varied musical repertoires: Western art and popular music, world music, film and video game music
- Environment that fosters research autonomy
- Proficiency in oral and written communication skills
- Contribution to the Faculty’s music and scientific activities
Advantages of studying music at UdeM
A research training program that sets the tone
- Be part of the largest francophone music teaching and research academic institution in North America
- Participate in the Observatoire interdisciplinaire de création et de recherche en musique teams and labs as a research assistant to develop your own works
- Take advantage of the many networking opportunities organized by the research chairs
- Take part in Montreal-based inter-university research team collaborations and international research partnerships
Courses and specifics
- 90 credits
- Full-time
- Part time
- Half-time
- Day course
- Evening course
- Dissertation or thesis track
- International exchange option
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
Be sure to select your choices to display the eligibility conditions that apply to you.
Costs and financial aid
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$2,117.74 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $1,483.65
Other fees: $634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024 -
$2,117.74 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $1,483.65
Other fees: $634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
Good news! You may be able to lower this amount!
Under certain conditions, Canadian students who are not residents of Quebec can follow university study programs offered in French while benefiting from the same tuition fees as residents of Quebec.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024 -
$9,753.94 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $9,119.85
Other fees: $634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
Good news! You may be able to lower this amount!
As an international student, you have access to exemption scholarships granted by UdeM throughout your university program. Note that for ungraduated programs, you must be enrolled as a full-time student for two sessions and reside in Quebec in the case of exclusively online study programs.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024 -
$2,117.74 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $1,483.65
Other fees: $634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024 - Calculate tuition fees based on other situations
Available financial assistance
Future prospects Pursuing a career or further studies? The choice is yours!
The focus of the PhD music program is to provide in-depth training in research. In addition to cultural and music areas in particular, this program also leads to teaching and research opportunities in various higher-education institutions.
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