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Music Education / Music Elementary and Secondary Concurrent Major (B.Mus./B.Ed.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

A 170-credit concurrent programme combining the Bachelor of Music (Major Music Education) with the Bachelor of Education (Music Elementary and Secondary), leading to teacher certification in Quebec.

Faculty: Schulich School of Music  |  Department: Music Research  |  Duration: Normally five years (about six years for out-of-province students without Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, IB or a prior year of university)  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

The 137-credit core (excluding the 33-credit Foundation Program) comprises 58 credits in Education, 71 credits in Music and 8 free elective credits, with a practicum of four field experiences and supporting seminars.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants who already hold a Bachelor of Music degree from a North American university apply directly to the B.Ed. Music Elementary and Secondary programme in the Faculty of Education instead.

Duration: Normally five years (about six years for out-of-province students without Quebec CEGEP, French Bacca

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