Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Music Arts in Dartmouth Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Dartmouth Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,390.45)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Today's musicians enjoy unprecedented opportunities to craft, perform, and distribute their music worldwide. This intensive 2-year diploma equips aspiring artists with crucial skills to realize their creative potential. Throughout the program, you will:
Master music theory fundamentals while refining your composition and stage performance abilities.
Acquire vital technical expertise in music production and develop business acumen for self-promotion and funding applications.
Complete professional recording sessions using industry-standard equipment and software.
Contribute to organizing and performing at regional music festivals across multiple venues.
Explore the functions of key industry players including managers, agents, and publishers.
Complete the program fully prepared to embark on your professional music journey.
Career pathways
As a vital economic driver in Nova Scotia and cultural cornerstone of the Maritimes, the music sector offers graduates excellent prospects for establishing independent careers. With exceptional musical proficiency and thorough business understanding, alumni enter the industry with practical expectations and the necessary skills to succeed.
Further education opportunities
Program graduates meet the entry requirements for the Music Business Graduate Certificate, which delivers advanced business training, industry insights, and professional networks to build a lasting career in music.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country
Qualified applicants will be invited to a performance-based audition to demonstrate their musicianship. The audition helps ensure that you'll have a reasonable probability of success in the Music Arts program. Auditions take place at the offering campus.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country
Qualified applicants will be invited to a performance-based audition to demonstrate their musicianship. The audition helps ensure that you'll have a reasonable probability of success in the Music Arts program. Auditions take place at the offering campus.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690