At College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, Canada, Diploma in Applied Music is offered as a diploma in Music programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 4,581 per semester (CAD 1,197 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Music
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 1,197 / semester
International tuition: CAD 4,581 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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College of the North Atlantic's Applied Music program is a two-year diploma delivered on campus at the Prince Philip Drive campus, combining performance, songwriting, and music theory with business, marketing, and industry management studies. The curriculum is built around addressing the practical barriers musicians face in building a career: business training, entrepreneurial skills, and technical industry knowledge, alongside artistic development. Students take applied music lessons and ensemble work together with courses on the business side of the music industry, such as marketing, promotion, and self-management. The program blends studio-based practical training with classroom instruction, giving students both performance skills and the commercial grounding needed to sustain a music career. Graduates are prepared for work as performing musicians, songwriters, and independent music entrepreneurs, as well as related roles across the music and entertainment industry.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires one of: a Provincial High School Diploma with a 60% average across eight Level 3000 credits, a College Transition Certificate, Adult Basic Education (Level III) with the General College Profile and 60% average, or Mature Student status (age 19+, out of school at least one year). Applicants must submit a portfolio demonstrating their musical ability, background, aspirations, and relevant achievements. International applicants must meet CNA's institution-wide English Language Proficiency Requirement (Admission Procedures AC-102-PR, Section 5.2): IELTS Academic overall band 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53, or Duolingo English Test 105 (component minimum 110).
