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.
You will participate in a work placement designed to mirror the professional music world, which is largely characterized by contract, freelance and part-time employment. You are responsible for accumulating the equivalent of 420 hours of experience which will allow you to establish contacts and relationships with key companies and industry professionals.
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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.
As part of the application process, all applicants must complete an online audition and testing in theory and ear training. This audition evaluates a variety of musical competencies.
Applicants will submit an audition video with the requirements outlined, via Slideroom (submission instructions below). Additional instructions for a number of instrument areas can be found here.
All auditionees will be asked to demonstrate competency, and be evaluated on, the following:
Submissions Instructions
https://humber.ca/admissions/office-of-the-registrar/registration/submission-instructions.html
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
The 2022/2023 fee for two semesters is:
Fees are subject to change.
Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $2,969.22 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
Total | $3,607.84 |
Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $2,969.22 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
Total | $3,607.84 |
Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $2,969.22 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
Total | $3,607.84 |
Semester 4 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $2,969.22 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
Total | $3,607.84 |
Semester 5 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $2,969.22 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
Total | $3,607.84 |
Semester 6 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $2,969.22 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
Total | $3,607.84 |
Semester 7 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $2,969.22 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $3,497.84 |
Semester 8 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $2,969.22 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $3,497.84 |
Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $9,644.88 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
Total | $10,173.50 |
Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $9,644.88 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
Total | $10,283.50 |
Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $9,644.88 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
Total | $10,283.50 |
Semester 4 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $9,644.88 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
Total | $10,283.50 |
Semester 5 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $9,644.88 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
Total | $10,283.50 |
Semester 6 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $9,644.88 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 |
Total | $10,283.50 |
Semester 7 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $9,754.88 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $10,283.50 |
Semester 8 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $9,754.88 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $340.39 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $10,283.50 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Andrew Scott, program co-ordinator
Faculty of Media & Creative Arts
416.675.6622 ext. 3444
andrew.scott@humber.ca
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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Print/Download Date: April 26, 2024