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Diploma of Recording Engineering - Music Production
- North Bay, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma training music producers and audio engineers.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Recording Engineering - Music Production. Apply skills related to Four semesters
- Semester 1
- audio theory. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Recording engineer
- Mixing engineer
- Music producer
- Field recordist
- Composer for film and television
- Live sound technician
Curriculum
- Four semesters. Semester 1: audio theory
- Pro Tools
- recording engineering
- mixing and mastering
- fundamentals of music. Later semesters add live event sound
- music production
- electronic music
- audio post-production and composing for film and television
- with a general education elective each term.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with ENG4C or ENG4U plus programme prerequisites (maths
- Sciences for health programmes)
- No minimum grade published
- Intensive and fast-track diplomas need a prior degree or diploma
- Acting for Stage and Screen needs an interview and audition
- Proof of English proficiency (higher scores for high-demand health programmes).
Accepted academic background
OSSD or equivalent with ENG4C or ENG4U, plus programme prerequisites (maths 11/12, sciences for health programmes), Early Childhood Education and some others add subject or interview conditions
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 110
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
How to apply
- Review the Recording Engineering - Music Production admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the Ontario colleges international application service. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,443 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,700 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | College Drive Campus, North Bay |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Department | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
4 May 2027
171 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 4 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,443 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,700 CAD. The estimated living cost is $12,040 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 110, Cambridge 169.