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Music represents humanity's creative voice through auditory expression. This program offers an outstanding opportunity for individuals seeking to investigate music through independent study. Learners may focus on areas like musical theory, historical contexts, global music traditions, or Composition and Sonic Arts, blending analytical skills with artistic creativity. This concentration is also available within the Bachelor of Arts curriculum. Additionally, explore the Bachelor of Music program.
Non-Direct Entry
High School applicants are admitted to the BA Honors Foundation Year. Consideration for the BA Honors Foundation Year requires a minimum application average of 85% on the required five admission subjects outlined in Subject Requirements.
Students must complete an online Program Selection Form accessed through the Faculty of Arts website by the end of the first year of study (minimum 24 units of course weight) to indicate their preferred major(s). The minimum average requirements and any prerequisites are outlined in the Specific Admission Requirements to BA Honors Majors chart. Students are encouraged to complete the requirements for at least two majors in their Foundation Year.
Preprofessional Study Time: BA Honors Foundation Year
Minimum of ‚òÖ24 units of transferable course weight required.
Consult the U of A Calendar for fields of study and appropriate  first-year course selection.
Admission Selection: For consideration, you need a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 with an average of 3.3 or better in your Honors subject courses; Competitive AGPA varies by field of study from 3.0-3.3.