Overview

The Music program at the University of Alberta program is an excellent degree for those wanting to explore music in a self-directed fashion.

The programme

Students can specialize in music theory, music history, world music, or composition, combining critical thinking and personal expression. Students may select academic and performance music courses from a specified list of options, including our outreach courses and study abroad programs. Non-auditioned admission.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rudiments of Music

Introduction to Western Art Music

Introduction to World Music

Introduction to Popular Music

Second Practical Subject

Applied Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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115

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Credits

162 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Music Musicology View 114 other Bachelors in Music in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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115

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission into this program is dependent upon a successful performance audition and the completion of a music rudiments placement test.

To be eligible to continue in this program, students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.3.

Tuition Fee

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International

31895 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31895 CAD per year during 60 months.
National

6517 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6517 CAD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Music.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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