Music
The UVic School of Music offers a unique, two-year experience to prepare you for a variety of musical professions, from performance and music technology to research scholarship and arts administration. We provide exceptional training, custom-tailored projects, performance opportunities and research expertise to help you with your studies.
We provide the tools you need to build a career in music. Our alumni include professional performers, composers, academics, arts administrators and technological innovators. Music is a diverse field, and UVic has the resources to help you shape your own path.
Degree programs offered
- Composition (MMus)
- Music Technology (MMus)
- Musicology (MA)
- Musicology (PhD)
- Musicology with Performance (MA)
- Performance – Conducting: Wind, Orchestral and Choral emphasis (MMus)
- Performance in String Quartet (MMus)
- Performance (MMus)
| Program | Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | 2 years | Yes | No |
| MMus | 2 years | Yes | No |
| PhD | 3-4 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Masters, Doctorate
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Areas of focus
- Musicology
- Performance
- Music technology
Faculties and departments
Need help?
Contact Linda Sheldon at musi@uvic.ca or 250-721-7902.