Bachelor of Music
Honours Degree
Program Code: MU411
Campus: Lakeshore
Length: 8 semesters
Humber’s Bachelor of Music degree program is unlike any other four-year music degree in North America. Combining studies in recording technology and entrepreneurial business strategy with performance, production, songwriting and composition in jazz, pop, R&B, Latin and world music, the Bachelor of Music program equips you with the knowledge and skills needed for success in today’s music world.
You’ll study with teachers who represent the who’s who of Canadian music, develop your musicianship on your own instrument through private lessons and ensembles, as well as in group classes exploring ear training, music theory, improvization, production, history and related subjects. As Toronto is the centre of Canada’s entertainment industry, Humber attracts the top professionals in jazz, musical theatre, television, film, commercials and pop.
After two years of core music courses, you will continue to develop your instrument and performance skills, as well as take classes in music production and music business while also choosing from electives in arranging, composition, advanced improvisation, film scoring, music production techniques, songwriting, ethnomusicology, pedagogy and more.
You’ll develop musicianship and artistry by presenting your own recital in your third year, arranging and composing original material, and recording and marketing your own music
All students complete a major recording project/portfolio in their fourth year. The assembled portfolio, which includes a complete press kit and professional-quality recording, as well as other promotional materials, functions as your calling card for entrance into the music industry upon graduation.
Work-Integrated Learning courses serve as the vital link between academic learning and real-world application. Within this framework, students actively participate in the Professional Practice course, equipping you with the necessary skills and confidence to secure your own field experience. Throughout this journey, a dedicated career & work-integrated learning advisor offers personalized guidance and support.
In the summer semesters between years 2, 3 and 4, students immerse themselves in the Field Experience course, committing 420 hours of practical application within the field. Whether pursuing paid or unpaid opportunities, all experiences undergo approval by your career & work-integrated learning advisor to ensure relevance.
Courses
Work Experience - SEM 2C |
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| MUS 2505: Field Experience 1 - Music BA |
Work Experience - SEM 4C |
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| MUS 3500: Field Experience 2 - Music BA |
Semester 5 |
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| MAJ 3100: Private Lesson 5 |
| MSB 3200: Music Ensemble 5 |
| MUS 3004: Master Class in Music Production 1 |
| MUS 3008: Creative Development |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| DEGE: Degree Breadth Elective |
| Select 2 from the following courses |
| MEL: Music Elective |
Semester 6 |
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| MAJ 3500: Private Lesson 6 |
| MSB 4600: Music Ensemble 6 |
| MUS 3005: Master Class in Music Production 2 |
| MUS 3009: Creative Development 2 |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| DEGE: Degree Breadth Elective |
| Select 2 from the following courses |
| MEL: Music Elective |
Work Experience - SEM 6C |
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| MUS 4505: Field Experience 3 - Music BA |
Semester 7 |
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| MAJ 4100: Private Lesson 7 |
| MUS 4002: Business for Creative Industries |
| MUS 4004: Directed Study 1: Recording Project |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| DEGE: Degree Breadth Elective |
| Select 2 from the following courses |
| MEL: Music Elective |
Semester 8 |
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| MAJ 4500: Private Lesson 8 |
| MUS 4003: Marketing for Creative Industries |
| MUS 4005: Directed Study 2: Recording Project |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| DEGE: Degree Breadth Elective |
| Select 2 from the following courses |
| MEL: Music Elective |
Admission Requirements
Admission selection is based on the following 5 requirements:
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Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
- Grade 12 English (ENG4U or equivalent) minimum 65 per cent
- Five Grade 12 U or M courses in addition to those listed above
- Overall minimum grade point average (GPA) 65 per cent
or
or
- College or university transfer status
Mature Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
College Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
University Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
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English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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International Credit Evaluation
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.
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Audition
As part of the application process, all applicants must complete an audition and testing in theory and ear training. This audition evaluates a variety of musical competencies. In-person auditions will be held from February 4-7th 2025. Prior to that (until January 30th), we will accept a video audition through SlideRoom. Please choose to complete either the online audition or attend an in-person audition. Please prepare the audition for the instrument of your choice using the requirements outlined here.
Registration for in-person auditions is through Calendly - https://calendly.com/humberadmissions
A video audition can be submitted via SlideRoom - https://humber.slideroom.com/#/Login
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Theory and Ear Training Test
Applicants will be tested on Music Theory and Ear Training competencies. Applicants who choose to register for in-person auditions will be tested on campus on the day of their audition. For applicants choosing the video audition, details about how to complete this test and the submission instructions are available on SlideRoom.
How to Apply
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
International Academic Equivalency
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Fees
The 2024/2025 fee for two semesters was:
- domestic: $7,565.86
- international: $21,595.18
Fees are subject to change.
Domestic Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,969.22 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $125.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
| Total | $3,845.43 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,969.22 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
| Total | $3,720.43 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,969.22 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
| Total | $3,720.43 |
| Semester 4 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,969.22 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
| Total | $3,720.43 |
| Semester 5 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,969.22 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
| Total | $3,720.43 |
| Semester 6 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,969.22 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
| Total | $3,720.43 |
| Semester 7 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,969.22 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $3,610.43 |
| Semester 8 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,969.22 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $3,610.43 |
International Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,983.88 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $125.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
| Total | $10,860.09 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,983.88 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
| Total | $10,735.09 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,983.88 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
| Total | $10,735.09 |
| Semester 4 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,983.88 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
| Total | $10,735.09 |
| Semester 5 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,983.88 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
| Total | $10,735.09 |
| Semester 6 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,983.88 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
| Total | $10,735.09 |
| Semester 7 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,983.88 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $10,625.09 |
| Semester 8 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,983.88 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $10,625.09 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Pathways
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Contact Information
Andrew Scott, program co-ordinator
Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design
416.675.6622 ext. 3327
andrew.scott@humber.ca
Admissions Questions
Domestic Students
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
International Students
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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