Selkirk College offers Contemporary Music and Technology - Songwriting Diploma, a diploma in Music programme in Castlegar, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,318 per year (CAD 5,869 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Music
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 5,869 / year
International tuition: CAD 18,318 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: selkirk.ca ·
Program details
Overview
Two-year Songwriting-major diploma within Selkirk College's Contemporary Music and Technology program, focused on original composition. Students develop individual songwriting style while building foundational knowledge of song form, lyric writing, and arrangement, using professional recording software and equipment to produce recordings of their own material. The program concludes with a graduation showcase of a 30-minute set of original songs. Classes run on campus in Nelson, BC, with a single Fall intake each year. Admission requires completion of Grade 12 or equivalent with a minimum 60% in English Studies 12, plus a pass on an audition/interview covering instrumental or vocal ability, written music theory to Royal Conservatory Grade II level, and an ear-training test for pitch, triads, and rhythmic and melodic dictation. Across four semesters, students complete coursework in composition, production, and performance alongside other Contemporary Music and Technology majors. Graduation from the diploma requires a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher with no grade below 70%.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: In addition to Selkirk College's general admission requirements, applicants to the Contemporary Music and Technology program must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% in English Studies 12, and must pass an audition/interview consisting of an assessment of instrumental or vocal ability, a written music-theory examination to a level equivalent to Royal Conservatory Grade II, and an ear-training test covering pitch, triads, and rhythmic and melodic dictation and interval recognition.
