The Master’s degree in Music and Culture requires the satisfactory completion of a total of 5.0 credits, distributed according to one of the following three program options (students are not required to choose one option over the other until the end of their second term of study):
Thesis Program
1.5 credits of required course work (MUSI 5000, 5002 and 5004)
1.5 credits of additional course work chosen from available elective courses*
2.0 credits, Thesis
Research Essay Program
1.5 credits of required course work (MUSI 5000, 5002 and 5004)
2.5 credits of additional course work chosen from available of elective courses*
1.0 credits, Research Essay
* up to 0.5 credits may be taken outside the program in a related discipline (such as Philosophy, Women’s Studies, etc.) subject to the approval of the Graduate Supervisor
Coursework program
1.5 credits of required course work (MUSI 5000, 5002 and 5004)
3.5 credits of additional course work chosen from available of elective courses*
* up to 1.0 credits may be taken outside the program in a related discipline (such as Philosophy, Women’s Studies, etc.) subject to the approval of the Graduate Supervisor
| MA in Music and Culture with a concentration in Digital Humanities Music also offers a program designed to add value to the existing MA in Music and Culture by offering courses focused on the rapidly growing field of digital humanities. Upon completion of the degree, students will obtain an MA in Music and Culture with a designated concentration in Digital Humanities. For more information, go to carleton.ca/dighum MA in Music and Culture with a concentration in African Studies |
Guidelines for Completion of Master’s Degree
Full-time master’s candidates must complete their degree requirements within a period of two calendar years after the date of initial registration. Part-time master’s candidates must complete their degree requirements within an elapsed period of six calendar years after the date of initial registration.
Academic Standing
A standing of B- or better must be obtained in each credit counted towards the master’s degree.