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There are 82 Music & Performing Arts programs in Canada, spread across 29 universities — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at University of Toronto, University of Toronto, Scarborough and McGill University.
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Douglas College
University of Prince Edward Island — The Bachelor of Music program at the University of Prince Edward Island is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of music through theoretical, p...
Acadia University — The Music program at Acadia University offers a comprehensive exploration of music theory, performance, and composition. Students will engage with various musical genres...
Acadia University — The Bachelor of Theatre program at Acadia University offers students a comprehensive education in the performing arts. This dynamic course covers various aspects of theat...
Mount Allison University — The Bachelor of Music program at Mount Allison University offers a comprehensive education in music through a combination of performance, composition, and music theory. T...
Mount Allison University — The Bachelor's Degree in Drama Studies at Mount Allison University offers students a comprehensive exploration of theatre and performance, fostering both academic and pra...
Mount Allison University
Mount Allison University — The Bachelor of Music program at Mount Allison University provides a comprehensive education in music theory, performance, and composition. This program is designed to fo...
Mount Allison University
Dawson College
Vanier College — The Music Diploma at Vanier College offers an immersive and comprehensive exploration into the world of music. This program is crafted for students passionate about music...
Vanier College
Vanier College — The Professional Music and Song Techniques diploma at Vanier College is designed to equip aspiring musicians and songwriters with the essential skills and knowledge neede...
Vanier College
Vanier College — The Science and Music diploma program at Vanier College is an innovative and interdisciplinary course designed for students interested in exploring the relationship betwe...
Thompson Rivers University — The Bachelor of Music in Performance at Thompson Rivers University is designed for students who are passionate about music and aspire to cultivate their skills as perform...
MacEwan University — The Bachelor of Music program at MacEwan University is designed for students who are passionate about music and wish to deepen their knowledge and skills in this vibrant...
MacEwan University — The Bachelor's Degree in Composition at MacEwan University offers a comprehensive exploration into the art of creating original music across various genres. Students will...
MacEwan University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at MacEwan University offers a comprehensive education in music theory, performance, and composition, allowing students to explore their ar...
MacEwan University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Theatre Performance at MacEwan University provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the performing arts, blending vocal, acting,...
MacEwan University — The Bachelor's degree in Performance at MacEwan University offers an immersive experience in the world of music, theatre, and dance. This program is designed to develop s...
Trinity Western University — The Bachelor of Music program at Trinity Western University offers a comprehensive exploration of music theory, performance, and history. Students dive into a curriculum...
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9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #465 (Concordia University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Toronto has the largest research record in this group, with 59,684,471 citations and an h-index of 1,794.
By level: 62 bachelor's, 11 diploma, 5 professional and 3 master's. Within the subject, the largest areas are Music & Performing Arts (66), Music (6), Theatre & Drama (4) and Performing Arts (3). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 99% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (99% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (92% of courses with a stated intake). University of Lethbridge offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.
University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) and McGill University (QS World #32) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, McGill University is the least expensive at about USD 37,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 99% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
1 of these courses are listed as online.
University of Lethbridge, with 7, ahead of University of Western Ontario (6).
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