Requirements and Courses (Thesis Option)
Program Requirement:
The M.A. in Music; Theory explores how specific pieces of music are put together and how this may be generalized to relate to the way other pieces of music are composed, including music theory, various analytical models and the critical issues that define the discipline. The thesis can be submitted in one of two formats: in-depth monograph-style thesis, or a research-paper-based thesis. Students who prefer to write an in-depth monograph-style thesis will take MUGS 684 Masters Thesis Research 2 as a complementary course. Students who prefer to write a research-paper-based thesis will take two more seminars.
Depending on their background, students admitted to the M.A. Music; Theory may be required to successfully complete one or more undergraduate course(s) before completion of the Masterʼs program.
Thesis Courses (24 credits)
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MUGS 683 Master's Thesis Research 1 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Offered by: Music Research
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUGS 685 Master's Thesis Research 3 9 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Offered by: Music Research
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUGS 686 Master's Thesis Research 4 12 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Offered by: Music Research
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
Complementary Courses (21 credits)
9 credits from the following:
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MUTH 652 Seminar in Music Theory 1 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUTH 653 Seminar in Music Theory 2 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUTH 654 Seminar in Music Theory 3 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUTH 655 Seminar in Music Theory 4 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUTH 656 Seminar in Music Theory 5 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUTH 657 Seminar in Music Theory 6 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
3-6 credits will be from the following:
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MUTH 658 History of Music Theory 1 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Selected topics in the history of music theory from Greek antiquity to 1700 through readings of primary and secondary literature.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUTH 659 History of Music Theory 2 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Selected topics in the history of music theory from 1700 to the present through readings of primary and secondary literature.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
0-6 credits from the following:
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MUGS 684 Master's Thesis Research 2 6 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Offered by: Music Research
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
0-9 credits at the 600 level or higher, approved by the Schulich School of Music.
Requirements and Courses (Gender and Women's Studies Option)
Program Requirement:
The M.A. in Music; Theory - Gender and Women’s Studies focuses on issues centrally related to gender, sexuality, feminist theory, and/or women’s studies. This program is offered in collaboration with the McGill Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies that includes faculty and graduate students from across the University.
Students admitted to the M.A. in Music; Theory – Gender and Women’s Studies who have undergraduate degrees other than the B.Mus.; Major in Theory from McGill University, may be required to successfully complete one or more undergraduate course(s) before completion of the Master’s program.
Required Courses (30 credits)
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WMST 601 Feminist Theories and Methods 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Women's Studies: Examination of feminist theories and research methods from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Offered by: Inst for Gender, Sex & Fem St
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
Thesis Courses
The candidate will undertake supervised research leading to a thesis that will be an in-depth investigation in some specialized field of Music Theory on a topic centrally related to issues of Gender and/or Women's Studies.
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MUGS 684 Master's Thesis Research 2 6 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Offered by: Music Research
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUGS 685 Master's Thesis Research 3 9 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Offered by: Music Research
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUGS 686 Master's Thesis Research 4 12 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Offered by: Music Research
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
9 credits from the following:
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MUTH 652 Seminar in Music Theory 1 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
-
MUTH 653 Seminar in Music Theory 2 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
-
MUTH 654 Seminar in Music Theory 3 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
-
MUTH 655 Seminar in Music Theory 4 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
-
MUTH 656 Seminar in Music Theory 5 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
-
MUTH 657 Seminar in Music Theory 6 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
3 credits from the following:
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MUTH 658 History of Music Theory 1 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Selected topics in the history of music theory from Greek antiquity to 1700 through readings of primary and secondary literature.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
-
MUTH 659 History of Music Theory 2 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Music Theory and Analysis: Selected topics in the history of music theory from 1700 to the present through readings of primary and secondary literature.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
3 credits of:
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WMST 602 Feminist Research Symposium 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Women's Studies: Discussion and development of participants' research in gender and women's studies.
Offered by: Inst for Gender, Sex & Fem St
- Prerequisite: WMST 601.
- Restriction: Must be enrolled in the Option in Gender and Women's Studies.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
Or a 3 credit seminar at the 600 level or higher, on gender/women's issues, which may be selected from within or outside the Schulich School of Music. The selection must be approved by the Theory Area.
