Western University campus

Arts & Humanities

HBA/Bachelor of Music (Honours) at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

HBA/Bachelor of Music (Honours) is a combined degree programme at Western University combining the HBA and the partner degree.

Faculty: Ivey Business School  |  Department: HBA Combined Programs  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Year 1 Ensemble: One, or more, of: Music 1901, Music 1902, Music 1903, Music 1904, Music 1905, Music 1906, Music 1910, Music 1911, Music 1912, Music 1913. 3.5 courses: Music 0914 (if required), Music 1639U, Music 1641U, Music 1649A/B, Music 1651A/B, Music 1710F/G, Music 1750F/G, Music 1920. 0.5 course from: Music 1629A/B, Music 1730A/B, Music 1802A/B. 0.5 course from any Faculty. 0.5 course from a Faculty other than Music. A weighted average of at least 70% and no mark less than 60% in Music courses, and a passing grade in the non-Music course.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Students must meet normal admission requirements for both programs. Normally, students apply to the HBA program during their second year in the Bachelor of Music (Honours). Students applying to the Ivey Business School's Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO) are also eligible to be considered for the combined program. Admission is competitive and limited. To be eligible for consideration for admission to the combined program, in the first two years, students must complete all requirements for Years 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Music (Honours), including Business Administration 2257. In the first two years, students must attain a minimum weighted average of 78%, a minimum mark of 70% in Business Administration 2257, and no mark less than 60%. They must also gain admission to the HBA program through the regular application process. Program Requirements Students registered in the combined program are expected to abide by all guidelines associated with each of the individual programs.

Full-time undergraduate programmes start in September (Fall/Winter, September to April). Part-time studies have a May start (Summer Evening, Intersession, Summer Distance) and a September start (Fall/Winter Day or Evening and Distance).

Applications open on the OUAC in late September 2026. The deadline for equal consideration to full-time undergraduate studies is January 15, 2027. Medicine (MD) closes October 1; Law (JD) and Dentistry (DDS) close November 1; Education (BEd) closes November 2; Compressed Time Frame BScN RPN Stream B closes December 1; Compressed BScN Regular Stream and RPN Stream A close February 15, 2027. Ivey AEO closes January 15, Music audition and interview registration February 1, Visual Arts digital portfolio February 15, SASAH February 28, Commercial Aviation Management supplementary application March 1, 2027. Part-time May start deadline is March 1 and part-time September start deadline is July 1, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), for up to three faculties or direct-entry programmes.

2026-27 application fees: Law $150; Medicine $135; Dentistry $375; Education (BEd/Dip.Ed.) $80; Ivey HBA $200; part-time application $100.

Apply through the official page: https://welcome.uwo.ca/next-steps/

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities

Bachelor of Music

Western University, Canada

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Full-time undergraduate programmes start in September (Fall/Winter, September to April). Part-time s

Arts & Humanities

Bachelor of Music (Honours)

Western University, Canada

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Full-time undergraduate programmes start in September (Fall/Winter, September to April). Part-time s

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.