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From jazz to hip hop, rock to electronica, and everything in between—if you create, perform, or produce music, we have a program for you. Channel your passion at MacEwan University and turn your dream of a music career into reality in today's dynamic popular music landscape.
Develop the expertise, knowledge, qualifications, and professional network required to succeed as a musician, artist, composer, or industry leader. Enjoy unique opportunities like working with Canada's sole university-operated record label, Bent River Records. The Bachelor of Music program equips you with practical skills and theoretical understanding across performance, composition, music history, career development, audio production, digital technology, and research—preparing you for success in the competitive music field.
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:
 
ELA 30-1 or 75% in ELA 30-2
Four subjects from Group A, B, C or D courses
 
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.