Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Music Production and Engineering 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. USD8,340.84)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
From film and music to theater and gaming, a technical career in audio opens diverse opportunities.
Receive comprehensive training in audio engineering and music production from seasoned professionals. You'll learn to:
Produce, arrange, compose, refine, balance, and perfect musical works.
Acquire expertise in digital audio creation, studio recording, sonic artistry, electronic music composition, MIDI implementation, post-production techniques, immersive audio mixing, and live sound engineering.
Work with professional-grade tools and industry-leading software.
Configure live audio systems, stage lighting, conduct sound checks, and manage live event recording and mixing.
Coordinate and oversee creative projects with musicians and ensembles.
This program enhances your existing talents and equips you for a dynamic career in the music industry. You'll expand your creative potential while developing essential business acumen and compiling a professional body of work.
Career pathways
Graduates emerge prepared to launch careers as independent music producers and/or audio engineering specialists.
Opportunities exist in recording studios, production houses, touring with artists, advertising agencies, broadcast media, and related fields.
Further education possibilities
This program fulfills entry requirements for the Music Business Graduate Certificate, offering advanced business training, industry insights, and networking opportunities 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.
A portfolio submission is used to assess your basic recording principles and experience with different recording software
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.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission. We request verification of your complete academic history, including any college or university you attended
Interim transcripts If youre currently enrolled in courses required for admission, you must submit an interim transcript. Your official final grades must be submitted by the deadline specified in your admission letter.
Transcripts must be emailed to Admissions at [email protected] by the issuing institution. Official transcripts may also be dropped off in a sealed envelope at any NSCC campus or mailed to NSCC Admissions using the address to the left.
If youre a current Nova Scotia high school student, please provide your Nova Scotia student ID number (can be found on your high school transcript or in PowerSchool) when you apply. We'll retrieve your transcript on your behalf.
A portfolio submission is used to assess your basic recording principles and experience with different recording software
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.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission. We request verification of your complete academic history, including any college or university you attended
Interim transcripts If youre currently enrolled in courses required for admission, you must submit an interim transcript. Your official final grades must be submitted by the deadline specified in your admission letter.
Transcripts must be emailed to Admissions at [email protected] by the issuing institution. Official transcripts may also be dropped off in a sealed envelope at any NSCC campus or mailed to NSCC Admissions using the address to the left.
If youre a current Nova Scotia high school student, please provide your Nova Scotia student ID number (can be found on your high school transcript or in PowerSchool) when you apply. We'll retrieve your transcript on your behalf.
Tuition
CAD
11,690