Music Theory 48 months Undergraduate Programme By McGill University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

30,657 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

MusicMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

BMus

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Music theorists focus on developing models and methods for understanding musical languages. How are specific pieces of music put together and how may this be generalized to relate to the way other pieces of music are composed? The Music Theory program seeks to answer these and other questions.

First and second year theory classes incorporate a combination of writing skills and analysis. As you advance in your theory major, you will take specialized courses in such subjects as the application of mathematical models to music analysis and Renaissance-style counterpoint. You will also take performance classes, allowing you to receive a truly well-rounded music education.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

BMus

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Music theorists focus on developing models and methods for understanding musical languages. How are specific pieces of music put together and how may this be generalized to relate to the way other pieces of music are composed? The Music Theory program seeks to answer these and other questions.

First and second year theory classes incorporate a combination of writing skills and analysis. As you advance in your theory major, you will take specialized courses in such subjects as the application of mathematical models to music analysis and Renaissance-style counterpoint. You will also take performance classes, allowing you to receive a truly well-rounded music education.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
79+
65+

4 Years
Sep

Domestic
2,967 CAD
International
30,657 CAD

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