Study Certificate in Basic Musicianship at Douglas College in Canada, Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Develop your musical knowledge and skills with the Certificate in Basic Musicianship. If you have an interest in music but little or no formal training, then this program is ideal for you. You can also use it to upgrade your existing music skills to prepare for the Music Diploma program at Douglas. Through individual lessons, choral and instrumental ensemble work, and musical theory, you’ll deepen your understanding of music and prepare for a rewarding career. Audition for one of Douglas’s esteemed performance groups and get live performing experience through concerts, recordings and festival appearances.CAREER PATHWAYSDepending on individual goals and levels of experience, some students enter the Basic Musicianship Program to upgrade their skills and prepare for the Music Diploma Program, potentially leading to a university degree in music.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees

CAD$19,875.00 (US$ 14,286) per year

Housing and food - 5600$

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

New Westminster Campus

700 Royal Avenue,

New Westminster,

British Columbia,

V3M 5Z5, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

British Columbia secondary school graduation or equivalent; One course short of British Columbia secondary school graduation, or equivalent; Nineteen (19) years of age or older on the first day of the first semester of attendance; Seventeen (17) years of age on the first day of the first semester of attendance, and has not been enrolled at a school for a minimum of one year; Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years, or has received an Evergreen or Leaving School Certificate

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