Bachelor Of Music

Academic Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Music program, you must meet the academic requirements listed under the categories of admission and ensure you meet additional admission criteria.

You must meet the following requirements to apply for the Fall 2025 intake:

• This program is competitive.
• Other admission criteria, listed under "Additional admission criteria" below, must be received and assessed before a decision on your application can be made. Follow the guidelines supplied by your program to complete and submit the required items as soon as possible.

Categories of admission

Applicants may be admitted to one of the following:

• Regular admission
  • Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:
    1. ELA 30-1 or 75% in ELA 30-2
    2. Four subjects from Group A, B, C or D courses
  • Applicants with nine or more post-secondary credits must also present a minimum admission grade point average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Mature admission
  • Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicant must have the following:
    • ELA 30-1 with a minimum grade of 65 percent (or equivalent)
  • OR
  • Six credits of university-level English with a minimum grade of C-.
  • Applicants with nine or more post-secondary credits must also present a minimum admission grade point average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Previous post-secondary
  • Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following from a recognized institution:
    • A minimum of 24 university-level credits with a minimum admission grade point average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and must have completed the required core courses listed under the regular admission category.
  • OR
  • A university music diploma program or equivalent.
• Probationary admission
  • A limited number of probationary admissions may be granted to applicants with an admission grade point average (AGPA) less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. These applicants will be placed on probation.

Additional admission criteria

All applicants must meet the following:

• Other admission criteria
  • All applicants must audition.
  • Limited space is available, and not all applicants who are eligible may be admitted. When admission becomes competitive, performance in the audition is the primary criterion for admission. Applicants must also be aware that admission for any category is limited based on the availability of spaces for the principal instrument.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

The English Language Proficiency requirement is designed to ensure that you have the best opportunity for success in your university studies. To apply to undergraduate programs, you must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency (ELP) prior to admission, regardless of citizenship or country of origin.

Your primary language is defined as the language in which you are most proficient. It is your language of instruction in the last three years of formal study as well as the language you use at home for daily written and oral communication.

If your primary language is English, you meet the ELP requirement. All other applicants must demonstrate fulfillment of ELP by presenting the appropriate requirements for their program and admission intake.

MacEwan University reserves the right to use discretion to determine an applicant’s language proficiency.

Accepted English Language Tests

• Duolingo English Test (DET) - Minimum overall band score of 115.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band lower than 5.5.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum overall score of 86 with no section lower than 21.
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum overall score of 70 with no band lower than 60.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum overall score of 59 with no band lower than 56.
• Cambridge English Language Assessment - Minimum overall score of 180 with no skill lower than 165.
• Test in Practical English Proficiency (EIKEN) - Score of Grade 1.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.