Study Bachelor of Music at MacEwan University in Canada, Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications
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Bachelor of Music

Canada

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What will I learn?

Jazz, rock, pop, metal, blues, soul, country, electronica, hip hop: if you sing, play, write, or record it, we teach it. Bring your energy and creativity to MacEwan University and realize your goal of becoming a professional in the ever-evolving world of contemporary popular music.Gain the skills, insights, credentials and connections you need to pursue a career as a professional musician, performer, creator and leader in the music industry. Get hands-on experience with the only university-run record label in Canada-Bent River Records. In the Bachelor of Music, you gain the skills, insights, credentials and connections you need to pursue a career as a professional musician, performer, creator and leader in the music industry. This hands-on experience is enhanced by studies in performance, theory, composition, musicology, career management, recording and production, digital audio technology, and research.

Majors

  • Composition
  • Performance
  • Recording and Production

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$28,000.00 (US$ 20,126) per year
Housing- MacEwan residence- 988(bachelor apartment)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/05/2026

Start date

September 2026

Venue

City Centre Campus

10700 - 104 Avenue NW,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T5J 4S2, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Regular admission

Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:

 

ELA 30-1 or 75% in ELA 30-2

Four subjects from Group A, B, C or D courses

 

Mature admission

Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicant must have the following:

ELA 30-1 with a minimum grade of 65 percent (or equivalent)

OR

Six credits of university-level English with a minimum grade of C-

Applicants with nine or more post-secondary credits must also present a minimum admission grade point average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Previous post-secondary

Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following from a recognized institution:

 

A minimum of 24 university-level credits with a minimum admission grade point average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and must have completed the required core courses listed under the regular admission category.

OR

A university music diploma program or equivalent.

 

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About MacEwan University

MacEwan University delivers a high-value Canadian education with personalized learning and strong career outcomes in a vibrant global city.

  • Located in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, Canada
  • 150+ opportunities for research and work experiences
  • Scholarships for international students
  • Approximately 92 per cent graduate employment rate

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