BMusEd Music Education at Mount Allison University

Programme overview

Music Education combines musical training, teaching theory and practice, and hands-on classroom experience to develop students into well-rounded musicians and music educators. The Bachelor of Music Education (BMusEd) is a unique pilot program. Graduating students will be eligible to apply for New Brunswick Teaching Certificate 4, meaning they will be able to apply for teaching jobs without completing a second degree.

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

What you will study

The Music Education degree is comprised of three types of courses: a pedagogy core (including teaching practicums) a music core (some courses shared with the Bachelor of Music) electives (in a non-music subject) The pedagogy core includes courses in general education, philosophy, psychology, human development, Indigenous education, sociology, and practical methods courses in music (instruments, classroom music, and conducting). It also includes 18 weeks of teaching practicums in New Brunswick schools: 3-week internship after Year 2 in the spring (music classroom) 3-week internship after Year 3 in the spring (non-music classroom) 12-week internship in the fall of Year 4 (music classroom) The music core includes courses in music history, music theory, musicianship and aural skills, and music creation.

Career pathways

Popular career paths include music teacher at the elementary or secondary level, private music instructor, music director, choral or instrumental conductor, music therapist, arts administrator, music librarian, instrumental performer and conductor.

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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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