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Bachelor of Music and Worship

Briercrest College and Seminary

Caronport, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A direct-entry degree combining classical and worship music training with Bible and theology.

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

Expected learning areas include 120 credit hours: 54 core plus 42 music and 3 cognate. These outcomes should be verified against the program curriculum.

Career outcomes

Choir or orchestra director
Performer
Worship leader
Film scoring

Curriculum

120 credit hours: 54 core plus 42 music and 3 cognate. Required : theory
History of music
Piano proficiency
Six credits of applied lessons
Six of ensembles and conducting. Nine credits of electives. Ensemble commitments differ by variant: worship arts
Sacred music
Or sacred music performance.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma with an average of at least 65% in five approved Grade 12 courses
including at least 60% in one academic English course
official transcripts from all schools
English proficiency
professing Christian who agrees to the school covenant.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma with an average of at least 65% in five approved Grade 12 courses, Including at least 60% in one academic English course, Official transcripts from all schools, Post-secondary study outside Canada/USA needs a course-by-course or comprehensive credential assessment, Applicants must be professing Christians and agree to the student covenant. US applicants: SAT 1150 or ACT 22.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 83

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Prior Qualification Documents
Passport Identification
English Proficiency Evidence if Required
Program-Specific Supporting Documents

How to apply

Check the requirements and deadline. Complete the online application form and pay the 150 CAD non-refundable fee. Send official transcripts from every school attended
with certified English translations and Canadian equivalency assessment for credentials from outside Canada or the USA. Show English proficiency. Receive the cost-of-attendance letter and deposit first-year tuition
fees and living costs into your student account. Receive the acceptance letter and proof-of-funds statement
then apply for the Canadian study permit. It is issued at the port of entry.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,250 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Caronport
Faculty or school	Briercrest College
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Institutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Aug 2027
274 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.