BMus Music Education (Major) at University of Victoria

Programme overview

Music Education is an area of focus in the Bachelor of Music, offered by the School of Music. It teaches students to work as music specialists at the elementary, middle and secondary levels. Every BMus student receives in-depth instruction to develop performing skills, with chances to perform as a soloist, in chamber groups or in an ensemble.

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

What you will study

Students enter the area of focus in second year. Students wishing to enter the Faculty of Education's Secondary Post-Degree Professional Program (BEd) should choose approved English courses.

Career pathways

Teacher, performing musician, conductor, composer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Music (BMus): BC/Yukon secondary school applicants need approved English 11, three courses from Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-calculus 11, approved science 11, approved language 11, approved fine arts 11 and approved social studies 11/12, plus English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (minimum 73%), two approved academic 12 courses and one additional approved academic 12 or fine arts 12; estimated admission average a minimum of 75%. Alberta applicants need ELA 30-1 (73%) and three further approved 30-level courses; Ontario applicants need English 4U (73%) and five additional 4U/4M courses. Applicants must also audition (live or recorded), show ability in an accepted performance area (instrument or voice), and submit two letters of recommendation from qualified musicians and supporting documents by February 15. Enrolment in the BMus is limited to approximately 200 students. 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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