Music (PhD)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Music (PhD) cost?

  CAD 20,655 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  A 4-year degree (the programme page describes it…, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Admission Requirements: Successful applicants must have completed a master’s program in areas such as Music, Music Education, Fine Arts, Music Therapy, or Community Music with a minimum average of A-. Applicants holding an honours undergraduate degree in in Music/Music Therapy/Community Music and a master’s degree in allied fields such as Social Work, Psychology, Pastoral Counselling, Music Education, Early Childhood Music, Pedagogy, Leisure Studies, or other related fields may be considered. The application process will consist of an interview, three (3) academic reference letters, a completed Statement of Intent ** and an example of graduate-level writing. Your Statement of Intent describes what you will investigate, why your topic is important, and how do you plan to conduct your research. It should include a title, introduction, literature review, research design (paradigm, research methods, data collection/analysis plan) and references. (2000 words) Applicants to this program will indicate either (a) Community Music or (b) Music Therapy as their primary field of proposed study. Documented field experience in the applicant’s area of study will be considered an asset. Applicants whose language of instruction was not English must furnish evidence of proficiency in English prior to admission, in accordance with university requirements. Students who may not come from traditional music degrees but demonstrate life experience in pertinent aspects of Community Music or Music Therapy along with a strong application may be eligible for admission under the university’s existing alternate admission plan provision. Applications will remain open until May 1, 2023 with priority given applicants who have submitted all application requirements by March 1, 2023. Those who apply after March 1 will only be interviewed should there by room in the program. ** In addition to submitting the digital copy of the Statement of Intent, applicants must submit a link to choosemusic@wlu.ca with a 5-10 minute video, summarizing your Statement of Intent. The purpose of the video is to introduce yourself, why do you want to do PhD at Laurier, and would be a good candidate for the programme. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 83; PTE Academic 59 · English test waiver: Exemption from English-language testing: no test is required if your previous degree was taught in English - provide an official letter from the prior institution stating the degree was completed in English, uploaded with your supplemental documents. Laurier also accepts the English for Academic Success (EFAS) program, Level 400 with a minimum final score of 75%, in place of a test. Individual programs may set additional language requirements. Source: https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/graduate-and-postdoctoral-studies/admissions/assets/resources/english-proficiency.html · Deposit: CAD 4000.00 - international graduate tuition deposit, payable within two weeks of accepting the offer and applied to the first-term tuition balance. Source: https://www.wlu.ca/future-students/undergraduate/applicants/international/assets/resources/international-student-tuition-deposits.html

• Is there a scholarship?

  Research-intensive master's programs: most provide full-time DOMESTIC students an average of CAD 16,500 for one or two years, made up of teaching assistantships and internal and/or external scholarships. Doctoral programs that offer funded doctoral positions guarantee eligible full-time students a minimum of CAD 24,000 per year for up to four years. Laurier states that funding models and international funding eligibility vary by doctoral program, and that international applicants should check the programme's funding information or contact the programme to establish whether Laurier funding is available or third-party funding is required for admission. Winners of major external awards may be eligible for top-up funding including the Dean's Graduate Scholarship (total value over CAD 10,000). Source View scholarship page