BA

Music

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    22,000CAD
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    Not QS Ranked

Program overview

What Algoma University says about their program:

Our music program follows a holistic approach to music instruction, striking a balance between ensemble playing, refinement of solo skills, technical, artistic, and aural growth, supported by a rich array of music technology, audio, theory, and history courses.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school completion & results

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Bachelor's degree

English proficiency

BSc Biology, BA Psychology & BSc Psychology:

  • CAEL (paper-based, computer edition, or online)

    60

  • Cambridge English

    176 (with no band below 169)

  • Duolingo English Test

    110 (no band below 95)

  • IELTS

    6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

  • TOEFL (Computer or Home Edition)

    83

  • PTE Academic

    : 60

All other Undergraduate & Postgraduate programs:

  • CAEL (paper-based, computer edition, or online)

    60

  • Cambridge English

    176 (with no band below 169)

  • Duolingo English Test

    110 (no band below 90)

  • IELTS

    6.0 overall (no band below 6.0)

  • TOEFL (Computer or Home Edition)

    79

  • TOEFL (paper-based)

    550

  • PTE Academic

    : 60

English proficiency waivers

  • Students completing the International Baccalaureate, Cambridge or Pearson may be granted a waiver, provided they meet minimum academic results in their prescribed English courses.
  • Completion of a recognised English Language Pathway program.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Application
  • Payment of application fee
  • Copies of all transcripts
  • Translations if transcripts are in any language other than English
  • Proof of english language proficiency (if applicable)
  • Letter explaining any gaps of two or more years in education history
  • Copy of study permit/visa
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Required grades

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Scholarships at Algoma University

  • Chancellor’s Award

    Official page

    Algoma lists the Chancellor’s Award among entrance scholarship options that can be combined with the International Scholars Degree Award where eligible. International undergraduate students should check the official page for current value, academic criteria and renewal rules.

  • International Scholars Degree Award

    Official page

    Algoma University’s International Scholars Degree Award supports new international undergraduate students by reducing tuition to a published annual amount for eligible intakes. The award can be combined with other eligible entrance scholarships where permitted.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition:

  • 22,000 CAD per year

Postgraduate tuition:

  • 24,000 CAD per year
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Visa requirements for Algoma University

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Canada student visa requirements