Applicants for the master's degree must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent (as determined by McGill University), typically with a Major in music, including considerable work done in the area of specialization.
Applicants found to be deficient in their background preparation may be required to successfully complete one or more undergraduate courses.
All applicants (except those for Performance, Musicology, and Sound Recording) will be required to take placement examinations.
All M.Mus. Performance applicants are required to pass an audition. Applicants can attend a live audition or submit recorded material.
Conducting, voice, and jazz applicants who apply for the live audition option must submit screening material for pre-selection.
English Language Scores:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): minimum acceptable scores are: The CBT is no longer being offered. CBT results will no longer be accepted as ETS no longer reports these results. N.B. an institutional version of the TOEFL is not acceptable. IBT (Internet-Based Test): 86 overall, no less than 20 in each of the four component scores.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): a band score of 6.5 or greater (Academic module).
Application Deadline: For Fall Term: Dec. 1.
