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Diploma of Music

Douglas College

  • New Westminster, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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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: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): 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

  • Programme-specific: English 12 with a minimum grade of "C" or approved substitution
  • Practical Audition. The student will perform music on his/her instrument or voice. To be placed in performance-level Studio Instruction courses
  • The student will demonstrate proficiency at the following minimum levels:
  • Keyboard: Grade 10 RCMT or equivalent
  • Guitar: Grade 5 RCMT or equivalent
  • Grade/academic selection criteria: Grade 11 Mathematics: C or 60% (most programmes)
  • Some programmes higher

Accepted academic background

Transcript showing high school graduation or equivalent; minimum final grade of C or 60% in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programmes; minimum age 17 on the first day of the first semester; some programmes have higher or extra requirements

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0 for post-degree/post-baccalaureate programmes)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale from January 2026
  • PTE Academic no section below 4.0
  • Duolingo 83 on the old scale before 2026-01)
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Secondary school completion certificate
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Music admission requirements at Douglas College. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$21,550 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$2,500 CAD

Program details

CampusNew Westminster
Faculty or schoolLanguage, Literature and Performing Arts
DepartmentMusic
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteDouglas College lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Music.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    30 Sept 2026

    Closed

Scholarships

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.