Honours BA in Music -St. George in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto

Within the Faculty of Arts and Science, Music is studied as a liberal art and examined through the lens of cultural history. This humanities-focused approach fosters strong connections with other fields like Fine Arts, Cultural Anthropology, Language Studies, History, and Philosophy. It's important to note that unlike Mus.Bac. students in the Faculty of Music, those in the Specialist and Major programs don't receive individual performance training (such as piano or voice lessons). Instead, they gain comprehensive knowledge in musicology along with rigorous instruction in ethnomusicology and music theory, with opportunities to deepen their understanding of these areas through upper-level elective courses. MUS-prefixed courses welcome all university students, including those with extensive musical experience who will find them engaging journeys into musical exploration.
Prospective Specialist or Major Program applicants should review the HMU (History of Music) and TMU (Theory of Music) courses in the Faculty of Music Calendar. A limited number of first-year spots are available through auditions and interviews during Registration week. Ethnomusicology applicants may audition using non-Western performance skills. All candidates must possess Royal Conservatory Level 8 Theory and Level 9 Harmony qualifications (or equivalent) before auditioning. This foundational knowledge in Western music theory and history ensures students can meet program demands. The curriculum combines humanistic and historical perspectives with music theory courses that develop analytical skills. The Specialist Program prepares graduates for diverse careers including music journalism, library sciences, media industries, and advanced studies in musicology, ethnomusicology, or music theory for academic careers. The program culminates in a Bachelor of Arts (honours) degree. For Bachelor of Music programs, consult the Faculty of Music Calendar.