MacEwan University offers Bachelor of Music, a bachelor's degree in Music programme in Edmonton, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 941 per credit (CAD 250 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Music
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 250 / credit
International tuition: CAD 941 / credit
Last checked September 2026 · Source: macewan.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Music at MacEwan University, offered through the Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications, focuses on contemporary popular music across genres including jazz, rock, pop, metal, blues, soul, country, electronica, and hip hop. Instruction covers performing, songwriting, and recording, and the program includes a diploma exit option for students who complete part of the degree. A distinguishing feature of the program is direct access to Bent River Records, described as the only university-run record label in Canada, giving students practical exposure to the recording and music industry alongside academic coursework. The program is intended to prepare graduates for careers as professional musicians, performers, songwriters, and other music industry roles. It suits students who sing, play instruments, write music, or work in recording and are seeking a credential grounded in contemporary popular music rather than solely classical training. Specific details on audition requirements, delivery format, and campus location are addressed through the university's separate admission requirements and program pages rather than the general overview, so applicants should consult that additional material before applying.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Regular admission needs ELA 30-1 (or 75% in ELA 30-2) and four subjects from Admission Groups A, B, C or D (maximum two Group B subjects from different disciplines, maximum one Group D subject of at least 5 credits), with an overall average of at least 65% and no course grade below 50%; applicants with 9 or more post-secondary credits also need a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Mature applicants (20+, out of full-time high school one year+) may substitute ELA 30-1 at 65% or six university-level English credits at a minimum grade of C-. Applicants with 24 or more university-level credits, or a university music diploma, are admitted on a 2.0 AGPA. All applicants must audition, and audition performance becomes the primary admission criterion once the program is competitive. The programme defers to MacEwan's institution-wide English Language Proficiency Requirement, accepting IELTS Academic 6.5 (5.5 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 (21 per section), Duolingo 115, CAEL 70 (60 per band) or PTE Academic 59 (56 per band).
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Fall 2027 domestic application deadline: June 30, 2027. International applicants follow the same deadline unless the general international dates (1 May 2027 Fall / 1 Oct 2026 Winter / 30 Jan 2027 Spring-Summer) are earlier.
