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BA/BS in Music Education

University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada•QS 2027 #560 =

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BA/BS in Music Education at University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Music programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 767 per credit (CAD 179 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Music
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 179 / credit
International tuition: CAD 767 / credit

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: catalog.umanitoba.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education is a four-year degree offered through the Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba, requiring between 129 and 133 credit hours depending on concentration. Students choose one of four concentrations: Early Years, Instrumental, Choral, or Guitar/Strings, and complete coursework in music theory, history, conducting, and pedagogy alongside applied performance study aimed at classroom music teaching. An audition is part of the application process for the B.Mus. program, with requirements set by each performance area of the Desautels Faculty of Music; direct-entry applicants (fewer than 24 post-secondary credit hours) and advanced-entry applicants (24 or more credit hours, minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0) follow separate entry routes. Music 40S and a second Grade 12 language are recommended for direct-entry applicants, along with private lessons and formal instruction in music theory and keyboard study. The program suits students preparing to teach music in schools, combining classroom-oriented coursework with instrument- or voice-specific performance training.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Two entry routes apply to the Desautels Faculty of Music's Bachelor of Music programs. Direct Entry (fewer than 24 post-secondary credit hours) and Advanced Entry (24 or more credit hours, minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0). An audition is part of the application process for the B.Mus. and B.Jazz Studies programs, with specific requirements set by each performance/composition area of the faculty. Music 40S and a second Grade 12 language are recommended for direct-entry applicants, along with private lessons and formal instruction in music theory and keyboard study.

About University of Manitoba

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1877
Students: 31,922
QS rank: #560 =
Programs: 231
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Music Education award?

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

How long does BA/BS in Music Education take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does BA/BS in Music Education cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 767 per credit (CAD 179 per credit for local students).

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