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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Music

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Music

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $21,400 CAD

  • Application fee

    $120 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Highlights
Practical laboratories
Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-January-2024 2024-01-15
Fall-September 15-January-2025 2025-01-15
Fall-September 15-January-2026 2026-01-15

Overview

Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music program at Manitoba prepares students for a successful career in the arts. 

Students study in a creative and collaborative environment and can shape their education to their aspirations. 

The program offers a wide range of program choices, all grounded in essential training.

For the first two years of study, all Bachelor of Music students follow the General program, which provides essential academic, performance and ensemble training. 

After the second year, students can choose to stay in the General program or they may move into one of the concentrations provided they meet the requirements.

Throughout the duration of the program, students can explore a wide range of elective courses; will receive individual lessons through Major Practical Study; and will participate in two ensembles each year. 

  • Bachelor of Music (General)
  • Bachelor of Music (Composition)
  • Bachelor of Music (History)
  • Bachelor of Music (Performance)
  • Bachelor of Music (Music Education)

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$31,114

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,316
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,714
Tuition 1 person $21,400

Hourly wage

Min wage

15.30 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Application fee (non-refundable)
  • Two letters of recommendation from a music/band teacher, and/or private music instructor
  • A personal essay of 250-300 words which outlines your musical aspiration and plans to achieve them.
  • Portfolio (For Composition applicants)
  • Proof of English Language proficiency (if applicable)
  • Transcripts
  • VISA and Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

86
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

58
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

180
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP):

Foundations Level

This course focuses on foundational English skills in oral communication, vocabulary acquisition and grammar development. This course emphasizes basic English language skills necessary for daily life settings

Levels 1 to 4 

Levels 1-4 of the IAEP are designed to prepare intermediate and advanced level students for academic study. The program emphasizes the English language skills necessary for university success.

LevelEntry RequirementLead toFees
Level 5
  • 5.5 (Academic) or higher in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
  • 5.5 (Academic) or higher in the International English Language Testing System Indicator (IELTS Indicator)
  • Minimum 16 in each component and 70 overall on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition)
  • 50 or higher in the Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)
  • 45 Pearson Test of English (PTE)
  • Duolingo English Test (95 and above)
undergraduate studies, graduate studies, and certificate programs$328 per week

Placement Test (foundations level and levels 1-4)

All students who have not been admitted directly into Level 5 will take a placement test.

Students will be required to take the Duolingo English Test (DET). This test will determine which level students are placed in.


Academic background and requirement

General entrance requirement: 

High school diploma with 5 full credits at the senior level. 

Note: In cases where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces, applicants will require higher averages than stipulated to be successful in the admissions competition.

A minimum average of 70% over the following, with no less than 60% in each course: 

• English 40S • Mathematics 40S • Two academic 40S courses

 

GPA:

China: Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate (中國語文)

High school diploma with 5 full credits at the senior level. 

 

India: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate

General entrance requirement: General Certificate of Education (GCE) with a minimum of two courses at the Advanced (A) level, and three courses at the GCSE/IGCSE/Ordinary (O) level. 

 

Note:

An audition, theory test, and letters of recommendation are required. 

  • Step 1: Apply online
  • Step 2: Audition
  • Composition audition and portfolio requirements
  • Piano audition requirements
  • String and guitar audition requirements
  • Voice audition requirements
  • Woodwinds, brass and percussion audition requirements
  • Step 3: Write the Theory Entrance exam
  • Notification of Decision

Career opportunities

  • Musician (Instrumentalist or Vocalist)
  • Music Teacher (Private or School)
  • Composer/Arranger
  • Music Director/Conductor
  • Sound Engineer
  • Music Therapist
  • Arts Administrator in the Music Industry

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