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University of Lethbridge

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Campus

    Lethbridge

  • Intl. Tuition

    CA$24,662 (2026-27)

  • Home Tuition

    CA$6,822 (2026-27)

  • Intake

    September 2027

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Course Overview

**Bachelor of Arts

  • Music** at University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Music graduates pursue careers as performers, composers, music educators, music therapists, recording producers and arts administrators. A portfolio career combining performance, teaching and production is typical, particularly for conservatoire graduates.

Student life (indicative)

This city offers a comfortable and affordable Canadian student lifestyle — a solid café and bar scene, good local culture, and a welcoming community. A great base for exploring the surrounding province.

The University at a Glance

Staff Ratio

17.0:1

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£32,390

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

CA$24,662

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

CA$6,822

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Bachelor of Arts - Music
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Bachelor of Arts - Music topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Bachelor of Arts - Music
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Staff Ratio

17:1

Students per staff

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

8.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

This city offers a comfortable and affordable Canadian student lifestyle — a solid café and bar scene, good local culture, and a welcoming community. A great base for exploring the surrounding province.

  • This city offers a comfortable and affordable Canadian student lifestyle — a solid café and bar scene, good local culture, and a welcoming community.
  • A great base for exploring the surrounding province.

What Students Love

  • Thriving student social scene
  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Great café culture
  • Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Student-to-Staff Ratio17:1
Safety Index (indicative)8.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£32,390

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Music graduates pursue careers as performers, composers, music educators, music therapists, recording producers and arts administrators. A portfolio career combining performance, teaching and production is typical, particularly for conservatoire graduates.

  • Music graduates pursue careers as performers, composers, music educators, music therapists, recording producers and arts administrators.
  • A portfolio career combining performance, teaching and production is typical, particularly for conservatoire graduates.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Science
  • Fine Arts

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

CA$24,662

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

CA$6,822

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

CA$98,649

For the full programme

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)CA$24,662per year, 2026-27 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)CA$6,822per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£634/mo
Food & Groceries£264/mo
Transport£59/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,108
Annual living costs£13,300/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of Canada's more affordable student cities — a $1,403/month budget (housing $803, food $335, transport $75) covers everything comfortably. Affordable by Canadian standards — a comfortable student lifestyle at a reasonable price.

  • One of Canada's more affordable student cities — a $1,403/month budget (housing $803, food $335, transport $75) covers everything comfortably.
  • Affordable by Canadian standards — a comfortable student lifestyle at a reasonable price.