BMus Music at Mount Allison University

Programme overview

The Music program helps you develop into a well-rounded musician with experience in performance, theory, music history, and music education, as well as a sound basis in the liberal arts. The Music program stresses professional training with an emphasis on musical performance. Music at Mount Allison has been an important part of the curriculum and community since the first Certificate in Music was awarded in 1874.

Department: Music | Study mode: full-time | Location: Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

Career pathways

Popular career paths include music teacher at the elementary or secondary level, choral or instrumental conductor, music therapist, instrumental performer and conductor, arts administrator, instrument designer/repair technician, music librarian, music software designer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Supplemental music application (due Feb. 1), an audition (in person or by video recording) with a faculty interview, and the Music entrance assessment, in addition to the general application. Audition guidelines: three contrasting pieces; suggested minimums are RCM Level 9 piano, Level 8 voice, Level 9 strings, Level 5 guitar.

Domestic applicants: CAD 11,350 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. New Brunswick residents pay $11,180. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residenc Source

International applicants: CAD 22,890 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residence and meal plan. Source

Main intake: Fall term (September). Admission is also open for a January 2027 start for Canadian and international students (2027-28 academic year application).

Admission is offered on a rolling basis, with applications accepted starting in October. Early admission for September opens Oct. 1 using final Grade 11 marks; general admissions opens in February with mid-year Grade 12 transcripts. To be considered for scholarships and bursaries, the application and all supporting documents must be received by March 1. Applications are submitted online through a Mount Allison (MtA) application account.

Bachelor of Music (BMus) application package deadline: Feb. 1. Fine Arts (BFA and BA Fine Arts) application and portfolio deadline: Feb. 15. Registration deposit to accept an offer is due May 1 ($100 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents).

Apply through the official page: https://mta.ca/admissions/how-apply/undergraduate-admissions

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