Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Music - Composition in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
44,670
(c. USD32,495.15)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
UBC Composition offers diverse opportunities for composing, exploring, and performing modern music. The School of Music features a cutting-edge electronic music studio for students pursuing sound synthesis, digital audio production, or computer-based interactive music.
Bachelor of Music students can choose from four specialized tracks: General Studies, Advanced Performance, Scholarship, or Composition. Each program includes four years of individual instrument/voice instruction, ensemble participation (4 years), music theory (3 years), and non-music electives (4 years). Course requirements vary by specialization. Students showing exceptional compositional talent who meet General Studies performance standards may pursue a Composition Major. Those not meeting Bachelor of Music performance criteria may, with approval, study composition for two years through the Bachelor of Arts in Music program.
Your career prospects
A UBC degree connects you with global perspectives, unlocks new possibilities, and leads to unexpected destinations. You'll graduate with both specialized knowledge and adaptable skills for lifelong professional growth.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
English Language Admission Standard: Canadian Academic English Language assessment - Overall 70; Cambridge English Qualifications – 180; UBC Certificate in English – 600; International English Language Testing System (Academic) - 6.5, with no part less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - Overall: 65, Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Writing: 60, Speaking: 60; Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test - Overall: 90, Reading: 22, Listening: 22, Writing: 21, Speaking: 21.
Tuition
CAD
44,670