Applicants should have a master's degree (or equivalent) in music or in another field and meet the minimum average of 7.0 (B+). They must also meet the Language requirements described below.

Applicants with a music research background (MA in music)
Applicants will be expected to a) have already completed one of the following courses (or their equivalent), or b) take one of the following courses, depending on their area of interest, in addition to the requirements of their doctoral program:

MUS5901 Research methodology course in musical analysis
MUS5903 Research methodology course in musicology
MUS5904 Research methodology course in music pedagogy
Applicants with a music performance background (MMus)
Applicants will be expected to a) have already completed one of the following courses (or their equivalent), or b) take one of the following courses in addition to the requirements of their doctoral program:

MUS5901 Research methodology course in musical analysis
MUS5903 Research methodology course in musicology
MUS5904 Research methodology course in music pedagogy
Additional research music courses may be required as determined by the Research Sector Committee after review of each candidate's file.

Applicants with a background other than music
Applicants holding a master's degree in a discipline other than music will be considered after review of each candidate's file. The Research Sector Committee may require up to two additional music courses (6 units) or a qualifying year.

TOEFL 580 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 6.0 (Paper-based)
TOEFL 92-93/IELTS 6.5 overall Individual 6.0 (Internet-based)