Music (BMus) at MacEwan: Admission Average
MacEwan University · Edmonton, AB
What average do you need for Music (BMus) at MacEwan?
Music (BMus) at MacEwan University is not admitted on a high school average. Admission is Audition-based, usually after some or all of an undergraduate degree.
Conservatory-style program, one of Alberta's best music schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Music at other universities
- Wilfrid Laurier University – Audition-based
- McGill University – Audition-based
- Université de Montréal – Audition-based
- Acadia University – Audition-based
- University of Manitoba – Audition-based
- Mount Allison University – Audition-based
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Audition (required at most programs)
- Music theory and performance experience
First-year courses
- Music Theory I
- Ear Training
- Music History
- Principal Instrument Lessons
- Ensemble Performance
These are typical for Music programs across Canada. About the Music degree
After a Music degree
Music usually takes 4 years.
- Musician / Music Professional – $35,000 to $120,000+
- Teacher – $50,000 to $105,000
- McGill's Schulich School of Music is considered the top music school in Canada.
- Music Education is the most directly employable music degree - leads to Ontario teacher certification.
- Music therapy requires a separate graduate degree - it is not a direct outcome of most BMus programs.
Applying to MacEwan
MacEwan University in downtown Edmonton is Alberta's primarily undergraduate institution, offering a more accessible and student-focused alternative to the University of Alberta. Known for strong programs in nursing, music, arts, and business, MacEwan serves students who want smaller class sizes, lower tuition, and direct downtown Edmonton access.
MacEwan University is in Edmonton, AB, was founded in 1971 and has about 19,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,400 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application May 1.
- MacEwan is Edmonton's best option for students wanting small classes and lower tuition than U of A.
- The Music program is genuinely excellent - a strong conservatory-style education.
- Downtown Edmonton location means excellent part-time employment and internship access.
Other MacEwan programs
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Accounting – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Social Work (BSW) – mid-to-high 80s
- Computer Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Communication Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Physical Education – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd Transfer) – mid 70s