Bachelor of Arts in Music (BAM)
4 Years Full Time
CourseImg Arts (fine/visual/performing) CAD 91369.2
Min. Qualification :
10 + 2 High School / Senior Secondary
CampusImg
Wolfville, Nova Scotia : English
Scholarship
Specializations
  • Arts and Design
Fees Details
Year Name Fees Total
1st Year Application Fee CAD 40 22872.299999999999
1st Year Tution Fee CAD 22832.3 22872.299999999999
2nd Year Tution Fee CAD 22832.3 22832.299999999999
3rd Year Tution Fee CAD 22832.3 22832.299999999999
4th Year Tution Fee CAD 22832.3 22832.299999999999
Required Documents
  • Passport Copy
  • Proof of IELTS Score
  • 10th Marklist
  • 12th Marklist/Equivalent
Admission
Starting Date Application Deadline Status
2025-01-06 00:00:00.000 2024-09-16 00:00:00.000 Active
2025-05-05 00:00:00.000 2025-03-01 00:00:00.000 Active
Eligibility

Since English is the language of instruction at Acadia University, candidates must be able to communicate competently in English both orally and in writing, and students whose first language is not English may be required to present the result of the TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL or PTE Academic. Acadia's English requirements are as follows:

  • TOEFL - 90 IBT with no subtest score below 20
  • IELTS - 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0
  • CAEL/CAEL Online - 70 with no subtest score below 60
  • PTE Academic - 61 with no subtest score below 60
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced Exam (CAE): Pass A,B or C - 180 or above with no subtest score below 173
  • PELMO - 65 with no section below 30
  • Cambridge B2 First Exam (FCE): Pass A - 180 with no subtest score below 173

If a student has studied in an English medium of instruction for three years, the language proficiency requirement may be waived.

Students in high school in Canada whose first language is other than English may have to submit a language proficiency test.

Students who do not meet our English requirements but are academically admissible may receive an offer of admission allowing them to begin academic studies upon successful completion of our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. 

Admission Process

1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on The Edu Network.
2. Non-refundable application fee of CAD $40 will be charged from the student .
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.  After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal. 

Syllabus

First Year at a Glance

The Music Core, a common curriculum for all first year music students, includes the following:

MUSI 1216 – Music through the Ages
MUSI 1563 – Music and the Mind
MUSI 1666 – Principal Applied
MUSI 1693 – Playing and Hearing Music
MUSI 1813 – Comprehensive Keyboard
MUSI 2713 - Chamber Music Workshop
ENGL 1xx6 or HIST 1xx6 - English or History
MUSI 1600 - First Year Chorus
MUSI 2870 – Concert Credit

Description

The School of Music offers a comprehensive music curriculum where students develop expertise in a chosen area of specialization while being encouraged to broaden their horizons within our many diverse course offerings. The foundational curriculum combines courses in music theory, music history and culture, musicianship skills, keyboard skills, improvisation, composition, intensive ensembles, and one-on-one music lessons with professional teachers. The aim is to graduate well-rounded musicians who can thrive in a variety of professional contexts.

The innovative Bachelor of Music degree provides students the opportunity to study improvisation, classical and world music all while finding their own unique voice within the worlds of performance, composition, education or musicology. Our Bachelor of Arts in Music (BAM) students can also pursue a double major or an honours option. The Bachelor of Music Therapy (BMT) degree is unique to Eastern Canada. Students who are interested in pursuing Music Therapy at Acadia will enter as a Bachelor of Music student, complete the common core requirements and apply to the School at the end of the second year of study for acceptance to this program. For students who already have a completed undergraduate music degree and are interested in music therapy, Acadia also offers a Certificate in Music Therapy.

In all programs found in the School of Music you will work closely with professors and professional teaching musicians to develop expertise in your chosen area. If you believe you are up to the challenge, we would welcome your application!

Be Inspired

Our dynamic program aims to develop all students as performers, composers, educators, improvisers, and musical leaders. Weekly individual lessons establish strong technical and artistic foundations while classroom courses, ensemble opportunities, and major artistic projects ensure that students can function as contemporary artists in multiple genres including classical, popular, jazz, and world musics. Students will study Bach alongside the Beatles, Ravel along with Ravi Shankar, and Miles Davis along with Miley Cyrus.

Future Careers

  • Collaborator
  • Composer
  • Conductor
  • Educator
  • Performer
  • Therapist
  • Producer 
  • Promoter
  • Arts Administration
  • Business
  • Education
  • Health and rehabilitation 
  • Law 
  • Medicine
  • Technology

Visa

For visa process, refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html

Documents Required : 

1. Application Form 

2. Passport Copy 

3. High School Diploma (10th, 12th ) , Proof of  Last Qualification 

4. Proof of English Proficiency 

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