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BA/BS in Music Performance

University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada•QS 2027 #560 =

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Offered by University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, BA/BS in Music Performance 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

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: catalog.umanitoba.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) in Performance is a four-year undergraduate degree requiring 123 to 127 credit hours, offered by the Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba. The programme centres on Major Practical Study, individual instruction on a student's primary instrument or voice, which includes attendance, participation, and performance at concerts and masterclasses. Students also complete four years of Music Theory and Musicianship courses and required ensemble participation. In years three and four, students give public recitals and must achieve a minimum grade of B in the associated Major Practical Study courses. The curriculum includes musicology electives and non-music electives for breadth. The programme prepares graduates for performance careers, further study, or teaching, with an emphasis on individualized instruction, ensemble experience, and public performance.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission to the Bachelor of Music requires an audition in addition to meeting the University of Manitoba's standard Direct Entry or Advanced Entry academic requirements; "meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program." Each Desautels Faculty of Music performance/composition area may set its own specific audition requirements or recommendations. Direct Entry applications are accepted for Fall, Winter and Summer terms, with domestic deadlines of August 1 (Fall), December 1 (Winter) and April 1 (Summer), and international deadlines of May 1 (Fall), October 1 (Winter) and February 1 (Summer).

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

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 Performance 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 Performance take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does BA/BS in Music Performance cost?

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

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