PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Research in Music

The School of Music core faculty and affiliated professors offer a PhD in Interdisciplinary Research in Music. The program is based on an interdisciplinary approach in which music studies are placed at the heart of the program and are combined with a complementary research discipline.This program prepares our graduates for leadership roles in a society where musical culture is undergoing rapid changes. The interdisciplinary doctoral design of this program reflects the intricate combination of different methodological approaches often applied in music research today. Through a rigorous and interdisciplinary research training program, our students will be better prepared to meet the challenges of a world where all aspects of the music industry and music research are in constant and rapid evolution.The University of Ottawa can play a key role in helping to meet the various challenges faced by all participants within the complex world of musical culture, by training the next generation of leaders and professionals with the skills and abilities needed to solve a variety of problems.

Hold a master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering (or the equivalent) with a minimum average of B+.