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Diploma of Music Industry Arts and Performance
- Toronto, Canada
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Ontario College Advanced Diploma offered by the School of Media and Creative Arts at Performing Arts Centre, 3 years (6 semesters).
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Music Industry Arts and Performance. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.
Career outcomes
- Freelance musician
- Music creator for media
- Recording engineer
- Live sound technician
- Music producer
- Artist manager
- Concert promoter
- Tour manager
- Music publisher
- Music supervisor/consultant
- Music journalist
Curriculum
- Programme length: 3 years (6 semesters). Early courses include Musicianship 1
- Music Theory 1
- Musical Creativity 1
- Introduction to Music Technology. Later terms cover Collaborative Performance
- Songwriting 2
- Music Creation for Media 1. The programme includes a supervised placement.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (international credential per the country list) or mature student status
- Most programmes also need Grade 12 English (C or U) and some need Grade 11/12 Math or science. English proficiency test or placement assessment required.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (international credential per country list), Or mature student status, Most programmes also need Grade 12 English (C or U) and some need Grade 11/12 Mathematics, Or Centennial's English/Math placement assessments, Programme-specific
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- TOEFL iBT 67 (Reading 16
- PTE Academic Writing 23)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 51
- Duolingo 105 (advanced diplomas starting at COMM170 need IELTS 6.5
- Institutional test TOEFL iBT 81
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
- Proof of Funds
- Study Permit Documents If Applicable
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,005 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Performing Arts Centre |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Media and Creative Arts |
| Department | Department of Creative Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Centennial offers entrance scholarships of up to 5,000 CAD for eligible first-time international students commencing September 2026 or January 2027. Award values depend on programme length and eligibility |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $18,005 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 67 (Reading 16, PTE Academic Writing 23), Cambridge PTE Academic 51, Duolingo 105 (advanced diplomas starting at COMM170 need IELTS 6.5, Institutional test TOEFL iBT 81. A portfolio is required.