BFA Music and Computer Science (Combined Major) at University of Victoria

Programme overview

The combined Major in Music and Computer Science is designed jointly by the School of Music and the Department of Computer Science and leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts. It blends creative practice with technical skill for work with music and technology, including acoustics, music manipulation, recording techniques and sound synthesis.

Faculty: Faculty of Fine Arts | Department: School of Music and Department of Computer Science | Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Areas of focus include acoustics, music manipulation, recording techniques and sound synthesis. Students must consult the Undergraduate Adviser in Fine Arts or Computer Science no later than after completing first-year requirements.

Career pathways

Audio programmer or developer, software developer, sound designer, recording engineer, music producer, composer or musician.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Music and Computer Science (BFA or BSc): BC/Yukon secondary school applicants need approved English 11, Pre-calculus 11 and two courses from approved science, language, fine arts or social studies 11, plus English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (minimum 73%), Pre-calculus 12 (minimum 77%), one approved academic 12 course and one additional approved academic 12 or fine arts 12; estimated admission average a minimum of 80%. Alberta applicants need ELA 30-1 (73%) and Mathematics 30-1 (77%); Ontario applicants need English 4U (73%), Advanced Functions 4U (77%) and four additional 4U/4M courses. Applicants must also submit an application and portfolio submission form by January 31 (no audition required). Enrolment in this combined program is limited. Applicants whose first language is not English must show English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 90 with no section below 20, or Academic IELTS 6.5 with no section below 6.0).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry points: September (fall), January and summer (May) entry; Engineering summer entry is for high school graduates only.

September entry: most degree programs January 31; Elementary Curriculum and Secondary Curriculum teacher education post-degree programs January 2; Indigenous Education ongoing; Public Administration diploma and certificate programs May 31. Early admission is possible for high school students who submit grades by early December. Late applications may be accepted where programs remain open.

January entry: Art History and Visual Studies, Computer Science, Computer Science and Health Information Science, Music (Bachelor of Arts) and all Humanities, Science and Social Sciences programs September 30; Health Information Science October 31; Public Administration diploma and certificate programs September 30.

Summer entry: Art History and Visual Studies, Computer Science, Music (BA) and all Humanities, Science and Social Sciences programs March 31; Engineering programs December 31 (high school graduates only); Public Administration diploma and certificate programs February 15.

Applications are submitted through EducationPlannerBC. The application fee is $89.50 if all transcripts come from institutions within Canada and $184.00 if any transcripts come from outside Canada.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/

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