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Note: This program is for students admitted in Fall 2025 or later.
Students admitted in Fall 2024 or prior should refer to Bachelor of Music Faculty Program.
Discover the Music Studies BMus Program
Are you passionate about music and eager to shape your own path in Music?
The Bachelor of Music Studies (BMus) program offers a dynamic and flexible curriculum that empowers you to explore your creativity, deepen your knowledge, and prepare for a wide range of exciting careers in music. This innovative program is designed for those eager to explore the many evolving career paths in today’s diverse musical landscape. Whether your interests lie in arts administration, performance sciences, education, librarianship, music technology, or music research, this program provides the tools and opportunities to thrive.
With the guidance of the Program Coordinator, you can design your own program around specific interests or develop programs with a broader base by incorporating courses from other disciplines and faculties.
Why choose this program?
- Tailored Learning Experience
- Interdisciplinary Opportunities
- Diverse Career Pathways
- Admissions Made Personal
- Specializations and Curriculum Design
Tailored Learning Experience
Our flexible curriculum blends core music courses with customizable specializations, allowing you to design a degree that reflects your interests and career goals.
Interdisciplinary Opportunities
Go beyond the boundaries of traditional music education—take courses from other faculties and discover how music intersects with psychology, technology, and more.
Diverse Career Pathways
Whether you dream of becoming a music therapist, journalist, administrator, librarian, technologist, or researcher in performance science, this program equips you with the skills and experience to thrive.
Admissions Made Personal
We value your individuality. That’s why our admissions process includes a portfolio submission featuring:
- Two contrasting video recordings of your practical music work
- A personal statement (written or recorded) that shares your story and aspirations
Specializations and Curriculum Design
Customize your degree with courses in:
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Music Education
- Music Technology
- Music Entrepreneurship
- Composition
- Applied Performance Science
- Practical Studies in an instrument or voice
Gain hands-on experience through:
- Interdisciplinary music studies and applied projects
- Ensemble participation that builds collaboration and performance skills
Program Structure
Minors, double degrees and double majors
Once you're enrolled in this program, you can apply to add a minor in another music field or from another faculty at McGill University.
You can also apply to add a second major or degree to your B.Mus. program.
Admissions
Apply by January 15 for Fall 2026
Student resources
If you're a new student, check out our orientation guide (link below)!
