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Deadlines

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Next deadline

  • January audition application cutoff

    September 2027 entry · Applicants choosing the January audition

    Priority scholarship consideration.

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
June 30High school course completion for fall-term entryRecurring annual · Every year
  • June 30
  • Verbatim: "To begin studies in the fall term, all courses must have been completed by June 30."
  • USask does not publish a central dated deadline table, application and document deadlines are shown per program via a requirements lookup
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April 30University-level course completion for fall-term entry to direct-entry programsRecurring annual · Every year
  • April 30
  • Verbatim: "To begin studies in direct-entry programs in the fall term, university-level courses must be completed by April 30."
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By the deadline given in your offer letterInternational tuition deposit on accepting an offerRecurring annual · Every year
  • By the deadline given in your offer letter
  • Verbatim: "most international students are required to pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of $1,000 CAD when accepting their offer of admission."
  • Applies to Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts and Science, Education, Engineering, Kinesiology, Nursing and Edwards School of Business
  • other programs may also require one
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

  • At least 70% in the published five-subject calculation. Subject lists vary by province.
  • English-language proficiency may be required.
  • An audition is required for the BMus.
USask Bachelor of Music admissions
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027 / Winter 2028

BMus high-school entry

USask Bachelor of Music admissions
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through USask admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3School and postsecondary academic records
    • Check your application's supplemental-item list. Saskatchewan students share ministry transcripts directly through MyCreds. Other school applicants upload current marks, then arrange final official records from the issuer. Postsecondary applicants upload recent records and arrange final official transcripts directly or through MyCreds; professional programs have separate instructions.
    Saskatchewan undergraduate application and transcript instructionsSaskatchewan undergraduate application and transcript instructions
  4. Step 4Official AP or IB results, if applicable
    • IB applicants upload predicted results, then request official final results from the IB organization. After AP exams, arrange direct submission from the College Board.
    Saskatchewan IB and AP document requirementsSaskatchewan IB and AP document requirements
  5. Step 5English proficiency evidence, when requested
    • If a standardized test is required, arrange for results to come directly from the testing centre.
    Saskatchewan English proficiency document instructionsSaskatchewan English proficiency document instructions
  6. Step 6Most programs: minimum $120 application fee
    • The non-refundable fee is in CAD. Check your program page for its exact fee.
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  7. Step 7Submit the USask application and pay the $120 CAD application fee.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  8. Step 8Contact the School for the Arts to schedule an audition after applying online.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  9. Step 9Complete the performance audition, interview and theory placement test.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  10. Step 10If you cannot travel to Saskatoon, ask about a recorded audition and live online interview.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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BMus admission requires a performance audition, interview and theory placement test.

USask School for the Arts Music audition dates and requirements
Applicant pathways
Ontario

Ontario high-school applicants

  • USask lists Mathematics of Data Management 4U or Advanced Functions 4U.
  • The university may admit applicants with a math deficiency.
  • Use the Ontario list for one approved English subject, one math subject and three other approved subjects.
USask Bachelor of Music admissions
Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan high-school applicants

  • USask lists Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30.
  • The university may admit applicants with a math deficiency.
USask Bachelor of Music admissions

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Individualized requires 120 credit units. Performance Honours requires 126.
  • Both routes include applied lessons, ensembles and music recitals.
  • Music Education is a four-year BMus. The separate two-year sequential BEd requires completing Music Education. The Secondary concentration also requires a 60% average in the second teaching area.
ReferencesUSask 2026–27 BMus Individualized calendarUSask 2026–27 Music degree requirementsUSask 2026–27 BMus Performance Honours calendarUSask 2026–27 Music Education calendarUSask School for the Arts Music degree options

Program facts

Academic minimum70% minimum
USask Bachelor of Music admissions

Majors & specializations

The School for the Arts describes a common first year. The catalogue requires Individualized or Performance specialization by the end of Year 2. Music Education has additional entry and progression requirements.

Early/Middle Years Music Education

BMus

Prepare to teach music in early and middle years settings.

Published requirements

Courses

2026–27 published BMus sequences. Music Education has its own course plans.

Year 1 · Music foundation10 listed

Shared published music courses. Add an eligible ensemble and Arts and Science courses. The full sample load differs by route.

USask 2026–27 BMus Individualized calendar
Year 2 · Individualized and Performance Honours9 listed

Both published plans also require ensembles and Arts and Science courses. Performance Honours lists an additional Music elective.

USask 2026–27 BMus Performance Honours calendar
Year 3 · Individualized3 listed

Also includes ensemble, Arts and Science and Music electives.

USask 2026–27 BMus Individualized calendar
Year 4 · Individualized4 listed

Also includes ensemble, Arts and Science and Music electives.

  • MUAP 433Non-Performance Music Majors Applied Music Private Study VII3 credits
    USask MUAP 433.3
  • MUAP 435Non-Performance Music Majors Applied Music Private Study VIII3 credits

    One of MUAP 435 or MUAP 453.

    USask MUAP 435.3
  • MUAP 453Applied Music and Lecture Private Study VII3 credits

    One of MUAP 435 or MUAP 453.

    USask MUAP 453.3
  • MUS 429Event Attendance0 credits
    USask MUS 429.0
USask 2026–27 BMus Individualized calendar
Year 3 · Performance Honours3 listed

Selected courses. Also includes ensembles, Music and Arts and Science electives. The degree calendar lists MUS 325.

USask 2026–27 BMus Performance Honours calendar
Year 4 · Performance Honours3 listed

Selected courses. Also includes ensembles and electives. Choose MUAP 445 or MUAP 455 as listed in the degree calendar.

  • MUAP 443Performance Music Majors Applied Music Private Study VII3 credits
    USask MUAP 443.3
  • MUAP 445Performance Music Majors Applied Music Private Study VIII3 credits

    One of MUAP 445 or MUAP 455.

    USask MUAP 445.3
  • MUS 429Event Attendance0 credits
    USask MUS 429.0
USask 2026–27 BMus Performance Honours calendar
Elective choices
  • Individualized includes Music History, Theory and Analysis and Music electives.
  • Performance Honours also has literature or pedagogy requirements that depend on the instrument.
Study routes

The School for the Arts describes a common first year. The catalogue requires Individualized or Performance specialization by the end of Year 2. Music Education has additional entry and progression requirements.

  • Music Education · Early/Middle Years
  • Music Education · Secondary

Careers

Career examples

  • Performer
  • Private studio music teacher
  • Music technologist
Scope and qualifications

School-based music education is a separate route with a sequential BEd.

Career examples from the university Music page. The department associates private teaching and performance with Performance Honours.

Costs

Music · First year

First-year estimate

2026–27 · Saskatoon · First year · CAD

Canadian example · Choose your category

Tuition and student fees$9,390.66
Books and supplies$1,500
Residence
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotal$10,890.66

USask’s typical full-course-load estimate. Tuition varies by course load and course choice.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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