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BA Music and Culture at Bishop's University

Bishop's University, Canada

Programme overview

The Music and Culture Major offers a flexible and interdisciplinary approach to studying music, allowing students to explore various aspects of music in relation to broader cultural contexts. With a range of courses spanning classical, popular, and world music, students can tailor their studies to align with their interests, while combining music with disciplines such as drama, history, or business. The program emphasises small class sizes, individual attention, and a non-competitive environment, fostering both artistic growth and confidence. Through this major, students gain a comprehensive understanding of music’s role in shaping culture, while benefiting from a vibrant and diverse community.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Music  |  Duration: 3 or 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall and Winter  |  Location: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Offered as: Major.

Official programme page

Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Bishop's accepts applications for Fall (September) and Winter (January) entry. Some programs have only a Fall or Winter entry option. A condensed Spring session (May and June) is also offered.

Fall 2027 entry: Quebec, Canadian and U.S. students apply by May 1, 2027 (supporting documents by May 15, 2027); international students (except U.S. citizens) apply by March 1, 2027 per the admission process page, and by March 31, 2027 (documents by April 15, 2027) per the application page. Winter 2027 entry: Canadian students apply by November 1, 2026 (documents by November 15, 2026); international students apply by September 1, 2026 (documents by September 15, 2026). The application fee is $75 CAD, paid online by credit card and non-refundable.

Bachelor of Education applications follow different timelines and deadlines from other undergraduate programmes, set by the School of Education.

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