Overview

By taking the Applied Music programme at Vancouver Community College, you will:

Advanced vocal, instrumental, or compositional techniques

Solo and ensemble performance craft

Production, communication, and stage skills

Performance practice and learning new repertoire

Advanced improvisation

Learning Outcomes

Interpretation and stylistic nuance

Musical form, structure, and texture

Instrumental range, timbre, and idiomatic writing

Instrumentation, orchestration, and conducting

Cultural migration, fusion, and trends

Recording contracts and copyright law

Unions and professional organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Performance Concentration

Classical Voice

Performance Techniques

Conducting

Creative Music Improvisation

Materials of Music

World Music

Career Opportunities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-07 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

68 alternative credits

68-70

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 26 other Bachelors in Musicology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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115

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80

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of the VCC Music Diploma or equivalent with a minimum B average and minimum A- in specialized performance or academic area.
Written proposal to the School of Music outlining applicant’s goals and proposed program of work. The letter must clearly state how the program will fit the career aspirations of the applicant.
Two letters of recommendation written by persons other than family or close acquaintances who may be able to assess the applicant’s potential success in the degree program and who can speak to the applicant’s ability to carry out the proposed plan of work.
Successful audition in specialized performance area (i.e. voice, instrument). See the Apply Now section below for details.
Students wishing to pursue an academic stream must submit academic work in lieu of an audition. See the Apply Now section below for details.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18266 CAD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

3490 CAD / year

≈ 3490 CAD / year

Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Vancouver

Funding

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