University of Ottawa

Overview

The Master of Arts (MA) in Music – Feminist and Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa offers a unique interdisciplinary approach that merges advanced music scholarship with feminist and gender studies. This full-time, research-focused program allows students to explore the connections between music, culture, and power through critical methodologies. Over the course of typically two years, students will engage in rigorous academic exploration culminating in an original thesis.

What you'll study

The program is structured around graduate-level coursework and independent research, leading to a thesis. Students can expect to participate in a variety of courses that may include:

• Musical Research
• Applied Music
• Proseminar in Music Theory and Analysis
• Proseminar in Musicology
• Research Methodologies in Music Pedagogy
• Analysis and Analytical Method: Tonal Music I
• Analysis and Analytical Method: Post-tonal Music
• Topics in Musicology
• Seminar in Theory and Analysis
• Topics in Musical Pedagogy
• Topics in Piano Pedagogy
• Seminar in Musicology

Students will develop their research question and thesis under faculty supervision, focusing on feminist and gender studies perspectives in music and cultural representation.

Entry requirements

To apply for this program, candidates should possess an appropriate undergraduate degree in music or a closely related field. Acceptable qualifications typically include:

• A BMus.
• A four-year honours BA in music.
• A four-year BA with a major in music.
• Or an equivalent degree or diploma.

A minimum average of 75% (B+) is generally required for the undergraduate degree. Degrees from conservatories may be considered equivalent if indicated on the transcript, provided they include coursework comparable to a four-year BA, including 6 units in music history and 6 units in music theory.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MA in Music – Feminist and Gender Studies are well-prepared for diverse career paths in academia, research, music education, arts administration, and cultural analysis. The interdisciplinary nature of the program equips students with critical thinking skills and a nuanced understanding of the interplay between music, gender, and society, making them valuable contributors to various fields related to music and cultural studies.