Graduate studies

The School of Music at uOttawa is one of the country’s leading music schools. It’s the ideal place to nurture your passion for all things musical and to pursue the rigorous training needed for an active and successful career in the field.

Graduate programs in Music

Pursuing a graduate degree in music allows you to deepen your expertise, refine your skills, and explore advanced opportunities in research, performance, and teaching, all while connecting with a vibrant community of fellow musicians and scholars.

Programs

Music - Graduate studies

The School of Music offers the Graduate Diploma in Performance, Master’s degrees in Performance, Composition, and Research, and a PhD in Interdisciplinary Music Research. These programs combine stimulating seminars with professional development opportunities to prepare students for leadership roles in a wide range of careers.

Doctorate

The School of Music core faculty and affiliated professors offer a PhD in Interdisciplinary Research in Music. The program is based on an interdisciplinary approach in which music studies are placed at the heart of the program and are combined with a complementary research discipline.

Graduate programs and opportunities

Distinguish your professional or academic profile at one of Canada’s top 10 research institutes. The University of Ottawa’s diverse range of programs allows you to choose a formula that improves your employment prospects and fits your lifestyle.

Learn more about these programs and opportunities