Music - Performance Studies
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Music - Performance Studies at McGill University's Schulich School of Music is a rigorous, research-focused program designed to cultivate advanced scholarly and artistic expertise. It emphasizes innovative, hands-on learning through comprehensive research, performance practice, and critical analysis, preparing students for careers in academia, performance, and artistic leadership.
- Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- 4 years
- On Campus
- ₹5,81,336/Year
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Program Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Music - Performance Studies at McGill University's Schulich School of Music is a rigorous, research-focused program designed to cultivate advanced scholarly and artistic expertise. It emphasizes innovative, hands-on learning through comprehensive research, performance practice, and critical analysis, preparing students for careers in academia, performance, and artistic leadership.
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Class Size
400 Students
Key Features
Specializations Available
AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Opportunities
Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships
Admission Requirements
No Admission Requirement Available.
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2026-08-01
Apply before 2025-12-01
Program Start
Aug 2026
Programme Structure
Courses include: Recital Comprehensive Examinations Performance Doctoral Colloquium Research Methods in Music Performance Tutorial Repertoire Coaching
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
- Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Career support and placement assistance
Academic Requirements
GPA
3.0
GRE®
N/A
English Language Requirements
No English language requirements found.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must submit a detailed Personal Statement outlining their motivation for pursuing the Ph.D., relevant qualifications, professional and academic goals, and self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses, formatted as a one-page PDF. A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae highlighting employment history, academic credentials, publications, honors, awards, and significant achievements is required in PDF format. Additionally, a well-developed Research Proposal must be submitted, demonstrating the candidate's artistic research interests, methodology, and potential contributions to the field. All documents should be in PDF format.
Course Fees
₹5,81,336/Year
Annual Fee
4 years
Total Duration
Living Costs
No Living costs available.
University Scholarships
No University Scholarships Available
External Scholarships
Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship
N/A
Amount
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Master's Scholarship
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
N/A
Amount
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History
N/A
Amount
300 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Eligibility Requirements
No Eligibility Requirements Available
Application Process
No Application Steps Available
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