The Music program 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.
At Mount Allison University, the Music program stresses professional training with an emphasis on musical performance.
The department offers performance studies in:
Although it is a classically-based program, Music offers electives in jazz, musical theatre, world music, and much more.
Small class sizes within Mount Allison's Music program mean that you work closely with the department's talented and enthusiastic faculty, have constant access to instruments and practice rooms, and perform on stage on a regular basis.
Degree options
At Mount Allison, there are different levels of Music depending on your interests, skills, and career goals.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music
A Bachelor of Arts with a major in Music balances music study with courses in other disciplines — it emphasizes the academic aspects of music and is designed for students who wish to combine their study of music with more non-music courses than are available in the Bachelor of Music curriculum.
Private lessons are not available in the Bachelor of Arts, but there are still ample opportunities to perform in music ensembles and societies.
A BA honours in Music is also available
Experiential learning opportunities are offered in every degree.
$30,630
| Cost of living | 1 person | $6,000 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $10,420 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $20,210 |
DUOLINGO English Test: 110
If you meet Mount Allison's academic requirements, but don't meet our English proficiency requirements, you may be offered conditional admission.
If you're offered conditional admission, you can enroll in one of our English pathway programs designed for students who need extra time and training to meet our English proficiency requirements, and who would like to benefit from additional transition time and academic preparation before full-time study.
There are two program options to help you meet the requirements, depending on your level of English:
Once you successfully complete one of Mount Allison's English language programs, you will get unconditional admission to Mount Allison (if you meet our academic requirements). No additional TOEFL or IELTS tests will be required.
| Program | Dates | TOEFL | IELTS | Duolingo | Fees (CAD) |
| English Summer Pathway Program | May 24-Aug. 12, 2022 (12 weeks) | TOEFL 60
| IELTS 5.5
| Duolingo 90
| $4,657 |
| June 20-Aug. 12, 2022 (8 weeks) | TOEFL 80
| IELTS 6.0
| Duolingo 100
| $3,266 | |
| July 18-Aug. 12, 2022 (4 weeks) | TOEFL 87
| IELTS 6.5
| Duolingo 110
| $1,936 | |
| English Academic Bridging Program (EAB) | The EAB program is a two-term (fall and winter) program offered during the academic year. | TOEFL 80
| IELTS 6.0
| Duolingo 100
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Regular admission: To be considered for admission, a minimum final grade of 65% or the equivalent is required in all university-preparatory courses reviewed.
Early admission: Applicants may be considered for early admission based on their final grade 11 transcripts. A minimum admissions average of 80% is required for consideration.
China requirements:
Students studying at vocational/technical high schools may be considered if they have strong grades and their educational background is relevant to their intended field of study.
India requirements:
Iran requirements:
Please include Grade 11 and 12 transcripts with your application.
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