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Music (BA)

Carleton University

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #801-850

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At Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, Music (BA) is offered as a bachelor's degree in Music programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 39,000 per year (CAD 7,624 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Music
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 7,624 / year
International tuition: CAD 39,000 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: admissions.carleton.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This program leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Music, delivered on campus in Ottawa. It is not a performance degree: it does not include individual instruction in performance and does not require an audition for entry. Coursework instead explores the cultural aspects of music through composition, music theory, community music, computer music, improvisation, and connections to Indigenous studies, gender studies, and disability studies. Students study Western classical music alongside Canadian and world music, jazz, and popular music, building a broad understanding of musical traditions and their social context. The program suits students interested in the academic, cultural, and theoretical study of music rather than performance training, and it can lead to further study or careers in music research, arts administration, cultural work, or teaching, as well as providing a foundation for graduate study in musicology or related fields.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The BA in Music is not a performance degree: it does not require individual performance instruction or an audition for entry.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Carleton University

“Ours the Task Eternal”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1942
Students: 30,675
QS rank: #801-850
Programs: 243
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Music (BA) award?

Carleton University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Music on completion of this programme.

How much does Music (BA) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 39,000 per year (CAD 7,624 per year for local students).

Can Music (BA) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Carleton University.

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