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Bachelor of Music BMus
- Sackville, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Performance-focused professional music degree entered by audition.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop creative and analytical work in Music BMus
- apply appropriate design or production methods
- evaluate audience and context
- and present a coherent professional portfolio or body of work.
Career outcomes
- Music teacher
- conductor
- music therapist
- performer
- arts administrator
- instrument designer or repair technician
- music librarian
- music software designer
- sound engineer
Curriculum
- Professional music degree with four years of weekly private lessons
- entered by audition and supplemental application. Featured courses include Introduction to Music History and Literature
- Composition and Music Technology
- Chamber Music
- Introduction to Conducting and Applied Music with Full Recital.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school graduation with the prerequisites for the chosen degree (country-specific)
- Music audition or fine arts portfolio where applicable
- Bachelor of Education needs a prior 120-credit degree.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation (high school) or equivalent with the prerequisites for the chosen degree; transfer, mature, IB, AP, Cambridge GCE and CEGEP routes exist; BMus needs audition and entrance assessment (deadline 2027-02-01 on dates page, 2027-02-10 on the apply page), Fine Arts needs portfolio (2027-02-15); Aviation majors are admitted after first year (24 credits, Transport Canada Category 1 medical, MFC English test)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6)
- TOEFL iBT 90 (min 20 per section
- PTE Academic tests from 2026-01-21 on the new scale: 4.5 overall
- Duolingo 4.5 writing
- Cambridge 4.0 other sections)
- Institutional test PTE Academic 60 (no score below 51)
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Completion certificate
- English proficiency evidence where applicable
- Financial documents for visa purposes where required
- Additional program-specific documents.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines (official website applications open in October
- Fall start encouraged
- Scholarship deadline 1 March. Apply online through your MtA application account official website and pay the 125 CAD fee. Upload official transcripts
- Passport copy and English proficiency proof if required. Music needs an audition and Fine Arts a portfolio 15 February). Pay the registration deposit to accept the offer. Apply for a study permit with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,019 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $61,467 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Sackville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts |
| Department | Music (Marjorie Young Bell Conservatory of Music) |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Mount Allison University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
11 Jan 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
3 Jan 2027
50 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 3 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $38,019 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $61,467 CAD. The estimated living cost is $18,465 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6), TOEFL iBT 90 (min 20 per section, PTE Academic tests from 2026-01-21 on the new scale: 4.5 overall, Duolingo 4.5 writing, Cambridge 4.0 other sections), Institutional test PTE Academic 60 (no score below 51).