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Bachelor of Music

MacEwan University

  • Edmonton, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Music is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Music and apply creative methods
  • Develop and critique original work
  • And communicate design or artistic intentions.

Career outcomes

  • Performance
  • Composition and arranging
  • Private studio teaching
  • Music library science
  • Arts management

Curriculum

  • Music theory
  • Aural skills
  • Class piano
  • Music history and ethnomusicology
  • Conducting
  • Arranging and orchestration
  • Music technology
  • Electronic music and applied lessons with ensembles
  • Depending on emphasis.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Regular category: Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent with English (ELA 30-1) and four Group A-D subjects
  • 65% overall average and no course below 50%
  • Or previous post-secondary study with AGPA 2.0 on 4.0. Competitive programmes need higher averages. Mature admission is Canadian applicants only.
  • 65% overall average with no course grade below 50% in ELA 30-1 and four Group A-D Grade 12 subjects (regular category)
  • Competitive programmes (for example Science
  • Commerce co-op
  • Music
  • Fine Arts
  • Design
  • Nursing) need higher averages or extra criteria.

Accepted academic background

Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent high school diploma with the required subjects (internationally educated applicants are assessed on equivalent subjects), Or 24+ university-level credits with AGPA 2.0 on 4.0 (previous post-secondary category), Mature admission is Canadian applicants only, Some programmes add portfolios, Auditions, References or security checks.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no band below 5.5)
  • TOEFL iBT 86 (min 21 per section
  • Duolingo tests taken before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 overall and per section on the new TOEFL scale (tests taken from 2026-01-21)
  • PTE Academic Duolingo 115
  • Cambridge PTE Academic 59 (no band below 56)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check the programme requirements and deadline (Fall May 1
  2. Winter October 1. Some programmes March 30). Choose programmes and consult an international recruiter if needed. Apply online through ApplyAlberta (110 CAD application fee). Upload transcripts
  3. English test results and required documents. Accept the offer and pay the 1
  4. 000 CAD international confirmation deposit
  5. Applied to tuition. Provide the Provincial Attestation Letter MacEwan requests with the offer
  6. Then apply for a study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$33,876 CAD
Application fee$110 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusCity Centre Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Fine Arts and Communications
DepartmentMusic
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    168 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.