Overview

The Music program at Mount Allison University helps you develop into a well-rounded musician with experience in performance, theory, music history, and music education, as well as a sound basis in the liberal arts.

Whether you are looking to prepare for a professional career in music, or simply want to study music as an elective or as an extracurricular activity, the Music department has plenty to offer.

Careers

Whether you're entering the job market or continuing your education, your Mount Allison degree will stand out.

Mount Allison University has been recognized by Maclean's as the top primarily undergraduate university in Canada more times than any other university.

Skills developed in the Bachelor of Music program are highly transferable to other areas of study. Creativity, independence, teamwork, and dedication to perfection are some of the skills that are highly prized in areas such as medicine and law.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music History and Literature
Aural Skills and Musicianship
Composition and Music Technology
Modern Musical Theatre
The Beatles
Conducting
Applied Music VIII with Full Recital

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-09 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

110

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sackville, Canada

Disciplines

Music View 108 other Bachelors in Music in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Regular admission: To be considered for admission, a minimum final grade of 65% or the equivalent is required in all university-preparatory courses reviewed.
High school student, IB certificate(s)/advanced placement (AP) student
All 4U and 4M level courses are accepted as university-preparatory courses.
High school student, IB certificate(s)/advanced placement (AP) student
Official transcripts: To be considered 'official,' transcripts must be forwarded directly to Mount Allison's registrar's office by the issuing institution. Please note that notarized English translations of required documents should be included if applicable

On the Music Application, you will be asked about your musical training and experience. Once submitted, the application form will be sent to the Department of Music for review.
Please read the audition requirements for each instrument before you audition.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

20810 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20810 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

10320 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10320 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Sackville

1000 - 1600 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Music.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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