Overview

Key facts

Music - Popular Music Studies (Jazz, Pop and Rock) from Bishop's University covers the same academic territory as most B.Mus. degrees, and our B.A. Honours has been accepted by graduate programs across Canada and in the U.S. as equivalent to a B.Mus. degree. You will quickly discover that the core courses offered at Bishop’s in Music are the same as those in all other institutions. In addition, we can proudly boast small class sizes and a collegial, non-competitive environment that facilitates not only the development of your talents, but your confidence as well.
Careers
Bishop’s graduates have pursued careers as scholars, teachers, arts administrators, and composers, as well as performers, both classical and pop.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Dance & Movement

Acting with Song

Classic Jazz

Musicianship

Jazz Skills

Music MTH

Instrument

Choral Ensemble

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

May 1: Deadline for US Citizens to apply for Fall entry.

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

90 or 120 if choosing Hons option.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sherbrooke, Canada

Disciplines

Music Art History Musicology View 110 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

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Are currently completing secondary school at a country outside of Canada or the USA; or you Completed completed secondary school at a country outside of Canada or the USA within the last two years and you have not studied elsewhere since completing your secondary school studies

Normally have completed 12 years of formal schooling and received a secondary school credential that would permit you access to university in that country.

Minimum average required varies depending upon curriculum followed;

Proof of English proficiency.

Copy of high school transcript, including mid-term course grades if available

Copy of personal identification document(s).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28651 CAD / year

≈ 28651 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9447 CAD / year

≈ 9447 CAD / year

Additional Details

Quebec Resident: 3,026.70 per year

Living costs

Sherbrooke

Canada

1080 - 1710 CAD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Sherbrooke

Funding

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