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Bachelor of Music Administrative Studies
- London, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
First year of Western University's Music Administrative Studies programme, taught at WesternIC over three terms.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Music Administrative Studies
- solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Three terms
- Human Resources
- Introduction to Accounting.
Career outcomes
- Management positions in the music industry: music publishing
- music and arts management
- production and distribution of recorded music
- marketing of music products
Curriculum
- Three terms
- 10 one-term courses (5.0 credits). Sample courses: Introduction to Consumer Behaviour and Human Resources
- Introduction to Accounting and Finance
- Methods of Matrix Algebra
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Psychology as a Natural Science
- Society and You. Progression to Western year two needs 65% cumulative average.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school diploma from outside Canada in a recognised curriculum (for example GCE A-Levels
- International Baccalaureate
- US high school with AP
- Or the national curricula listed by country) with the courses the program requires
- Or transfer from a college or university
- Admission average as set by each faculty (guidelines range from low 80s to low 90s on Ontario averages) plus English proficiency evidence
- Some programs add a profile
- Audition
- Portfolio or the Casper test.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma outside Canada in a recognised curriculum (e.g. GCE A-Levels, International Baccalaureate, US high school with AP, Or national curricula listed by country) with the required courses for the program, Or transfer from college/university, Admission average and supplementary forms (profile, Audition, Portfolio) as required by the program
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
- Duolingo 115
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary school academic transcripts
- Any additional supporting documents listed in the Western Student Center
How to apply
- Check program requirements and the 15 January 2027 OUAC deadline for equal consideration. Apply on the OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre): 159 CAD for three program choices
- 51 CAD for each extra choice. Applicants outside Ontario high schools (Group B) pay a 125 CAD supplemental evaluation fee and send grades and documents through Student Center; list every course taken. Complete any supplementary application
- portfolio or audition the program asks for. Accept the offer on the OUAC and send final official transcripts to meet any admission conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $48,938 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $159 CAD |
| Deposit | $72,386 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Don Wright Faculty of Music |
| Department | Don Wright Faculty of Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $48,938 CAD per year. The application fee is $159 CAD. The deposit is $72,386 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, Duolingo 115.

