The Master of Arts in Music with a specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa is designed for postgraduate students seeking to integrate advanced musical scholarship with critical perspectives on gender and society. You will engage with core musicological and theoretical concepts while developing a nuanced understanding of feminist methodologies and theories. This collaborative program is ideal for those aiming to explore the intersection of music, culture, and identity through a rigorous academic lens, preparing you for further research or specialized professional roles.
This full-time, on-campus Master of Arts degree is typically completed over two years. Your studies will involve core music courses such as Proseminar in Music Theory and Analysis or Research Methodologies in Music Pedagogy, alongside essential Feminist and Gender Studies units like Feminist Methodologies and Feminist Theories. You will undertake a significant thesis project, culminating in a Master's Thesis that synthesizes your interdisciplinary research. Upon graduation, you will possess a unique skill set, positioning you for diverse academic and professional pathways in music, gender studies, and related cultural fields.