Western University

Music Recording Arts

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Program Information

School:Western University
Faculty:The Don Wright Faculty of Music
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Recording Arts Technology/Technician
Description:Music moves us. Studying music can mean advancing your musicianship as well as your critical understanding of music and its context.

The Music Recording Arts (MRA) program is a 5 year, compressed, collaborative program offered by the Don Wright Faculty of Music and Fanshawe College. You will be eligible to apply to the Music Recording Arts program in your second year of the general Bachelor of Music program. When you graduate, you will receive a Bachelor of Music (BMus) degree from Western and a two-year Ontario College Diploma in Music Industry Arts (MIA) from Fanshawe College.
URL:Music Recording Arts at Western University
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $45,000
Careers:Audio and Video Recording TechniciansRecord Producers

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English (ENG4U) 
Proficiency equivalent to the Royal Conservatory of Music Level 6 Piano and Level 6 Music Theory are strongly recommended before entrance. Royal Conservatory of Music Certificates are not required.



Please note that all course prerequisites pertain to an Ontario curriculum. For curricula in other parts of Canada or international countries, please refer to our Admissions Requirements website.
Application Notes : View our English Language Proficiency Requirements for more information.
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
The Required Admission Process includes an audition, two letters of recommendation, a questionnaire and a music theory assessment.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on October 23, 2023