| Previous year's cutoff: | 25.80 overall R-Score |
| Prerequisite courses: | English 603 (or French 601 for French CEGEP applicants) |
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| Location: | Downtown (Montreal) Campus |
| Can be taken as: | Major Concentration Minor Concentration |
This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.
| Previous year's cutoff: | 86.80% top 6 average |
| Prerequisite courses: | 4U English or French, depending on the language of instruction at your school |
| Language requirements: | |
| Location: | Downtown (Montreal) Campus |
| Can be taken as: | Major Concentration Minor Concentration |
This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.
| Previous year's cutoff: | 86.80% top 5 average |
| Prerequisite courses: | Grade 12 English or French, depending on the language of instruction at your school |
| Language requirements: | |
| Location: | Downtown (Montreal) Campus |
| Can be taken as: | Major Concentration Minor Concentration |
This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.
| Previous year's cutoff: | B+ average in grades 10, 11 and 12 |
| Prerequisite courses: |
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| Language requirements: | |
| Location: | Downtown (Montreal) Campus |
| Can be taken as: | Major Concentration Minor Concentration |
This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.
| Previous year's cutoff: | While the minimum requirement for McGill is the equivalent of a B+ average, most programs will have higher requirements. See the complete admissions requirements for more information applicable to your situation. |
| Prerequisite courses: | |
| Language requirements: | |
| Location: | Downtown (Montreal) Campus |
| Can be taken as: | Major Concentration Minor Concentration |
This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.
See the complete requirementsOverview
As a student in this program, you will study music as a vital art form in contemporary society and in the history of Western civilization.
The program’s central purpose is to emphasize music within broader intellectual and cultural contexts. Its premise is that, as a product of culture, music must be considered in relation to the other humanistic disciplines. Your courses will mostly focus on music theory, analysis and history, but you will also take some courses in musicianship training, adding a more practical component to your degree. Complementary courses will allow you to customize your studies to your own interests.
Careers
This program serves as excellent preparation for graduate work in music or for professional studies in other fields. It can allow you to harness your passion for music while opening a variety of doors for your eventual career.
You could become a professional:
- Musicologist
- Music theorist
- Music librarian
- Music journalist
- Arts administrator
Course Work
As a Music student, you'll take courses like:
Ready to apply?
For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Arts.
See the full eligibility information for more information about deadlines and required documents for your application.