Master's Degree in Music, Composition for Screen Option

General eligibility conditions

To be eligible as a regular student, the candidate must meet the general eligibility conditions (section XI) of the Educational Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Required diplomas and admission thresholds: Quebec

To meet the Université de Montréal average of 3.0 out of 4.3, candidates from this province must meet the following requirements:

Accepted diploma: Baccalaureate, Bachelor; duration of 3 years, or other undergraduate degree deemed equivalent.

Minimum average:

• Bishop: 75%
• Concordia University: 3.0/4.3
• Higher Technology School: 3.0/4.3
• HEC Montreal: 3.0/4.3
• McGill University: 3.0/4.0
• Polytechnique Montréal: 2.75/4.0
• University of Sherbrooke: 3.0/4.3
• Laval University: 3.0/4.3
• Universities of Quebec: 3.2/4.3

• meet the general eligibility conditions (section XI) of the Educational Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies;
• hold a 1st cycle diploma in instrumental composition, mixed composition, electroacoustic composition or writing, or hold a 3rd cycle diploma from the Conservatory in composition or attest to any other training deemed equivalent by the dean;
• have obtained, in their previous studies, an average of at least 3.3 out of 4.3 or the equivalent;
• have completed or taken as a complementary course any undergraduate course deemed relevant to support the research and creation project;
• submit to a test which will consist of composing music for a required animated short film and appear for an interview (in person or by videoconference) to explain your project and your motivations. A non-refundable fee of 87 euros will be required.
• Students must have a good knowledge of English and French; knowledge of French is verified by the obligatory passing of the International French Test (TFI) for all students who have obtained an undergraduate degree or its equivalent in a non-French-speaking institution. The TFI is not eliminatory, but the result of the test will guide the nature of admission with the possible imposition of French courses which will promote the success of the program.