Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Music - Music History, Theory and Critical Analysis in Waterloo Canada | Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
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Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
32,251
(c. USD23,140.61)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Music History, Theory, and Critical Analysis program combines rigorous academic study with ongoing performance experiences, including weekly lessons, masterclasses, and ensemble participation.
Students enjoy curricular flexibility with diverse music history and theory electives, enabling personalized academic focus areas.
The curriculum explores musical traditions across historical periods, including popular music and global musical cultures, while developing advanced skills in musical analysis, composition, and critical writing.
Fourth-year students may pursue independent research projects under faculty supervision.
This program provides exceptional preparation for graduate studies in musicology, music theory, library science, or related fields requiring strong academic foundations and research capabilities.
Program Highlights
Laurier offers the benefit of professionally trained, subsidized accompanists who actively support students' musical growth and performances.
The Navigating the Music Industry Ecosystem Certificate provides music students with exclusive industry insights, hands-on training, and valuable professional networks for career success.
Opera Laurier presents two annual productions featuring student performers - a fall scenes program and a full spring opera production.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum admission range: low 70s
Competitive admission range based on last year's admitted students: low 80s
English at 60%
You must submit transcripts from your homeschool program and a second assessment from one of the following:
SAT subject results,
ACT subject results,
AP exams,
University/college courses, or
Grade 12 curriculum transcripts.
Admission is based on your top six 4U and 4M courses. For some programs, your required courses are calculated in your admission average (see your program page).
A 4U English at a minimum of 60% (or higher for some programs).
All required courses listed in your program's admission requirements must be at a minimum of 60% (or higher for some programs).
IELTS Academic or IELTS Online score of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
Internet-based testing (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition): an overall score of 83 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each component.
Paper-based testing: 560 overall.
Competitive admission range based on last year's admitted students: low 80s
English at 60%
You must submit transcripts from your homeschool program and a second assessment from one of the following:
SAT subject results,
ACT subject results,
AP exams,
University/college courses, or
Grade 12 curriculum transcripts.
Admission is based on your top six 4U and 4M courses. For some programs, your required courses are calculated in your admission average (see your program page).
A 4U English at a minimum of 60% (or higher for some programs).
All required courses listed in your program's admission requirements must be at a minimum of 60% (or higher for some programs).
IELTS Academic or IELTS Online score of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
Internet-based testing (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition): an overall score of 83 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each component.
Paper-based testing: 560 overall.
Tuition
CAD
32,251