Professional Music - BFA (Hons)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Professional Music - BFA (Hons) cost?

  CAD 38,909 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  4 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  This is a Grades-Plus program. Admission decisions for Grades-Plus programs are based on academic performance plus non-academic criteria such as interviews, auditions, essays and portfolios. Your ability to follow and adhere to the requirements is part of the assessment of your application. | Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program | To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements: | Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) | Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70% | Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%: | English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) | An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years. | Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the | admission requirements page | . If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion. | Find your requirements | Ontario secondary school students | Out-of-province secondary school students | International secondary school students | University and college transfer students | Other applicants | Non-academic requirements |  Fall 2027 non-academic requirement due date: | February 1, 2027 or 10 business days | from your application submission date, whichever comes later. | Open All | Close All | Resumé | Prepare a current resumé/curriculum vitae highlighting education, musical experience, work experience, volunteer experience and extracurricular activities. |  Please save your resumé as a .pdf file and upload this file with these | submission instructions | . | Portfolio | Your portfolio consists of 2 parts, explained in the instructions below. |  Please save your portfolio as one .pdf file to be submitted (refer to these | submission instructions | ). | Part 1 - Statement of intent | Why are you interested in a career in music and what draws you to this industry? Explain why you're pursuing a university education and why you believe you're a good fit for this program (250 words). | Part 2 - Artistic or music business option | Please select | one | of the 2 following options. At the top of your portfolio indicate if you chose | option A | or | option B | . | Option A - Artist option (this option requires uploading your demo). | This is a music DIY project created by you. It can be a single piece or a compilation containing a solo performance, a group/band performance, electronic music, a beat, a production, or an arrangement. You may have collaborators. This demo is your opportunity to present your musical identity. We encourage you to submit material created within the past 2 years. It is a chance for you to show us your passion and experience in music. | Your demo shouldn't exceed 4 minutes in length and must be your original work. | Include a link to your demo. It can be an audio or video format/file. The link | must be public | . | Please don't provide a private Google Drive link. | To support your demo, please explain (500 words maximum) your role in the submitted music (e.g. producer, songwriter, singer, etc.). You may include information about the genre you chose for your demo, its historical antecedents, musical structure, and what about this genre attracts you and others to it. Include a brief explanation of the creative process behind your music project. | Option B - Music business professional option (demo is not required). | Please write an essay (500 words maximum) in length, plus citations, based on the following prompt: | The music industry is rapidly changing. Consider the many ways music consumers discover new music. Discuss 2 of the best methods of music discovery, and from a business perspective, explore the pros and cons of each method. | Reference forms | Your 2 reference forms are a requirement for admission consideration. The 2 forms must be completed and submitted | (refer to these | submission instructions | ) | : | One must be from a current or past academic reference (e.g. guidance counsellor, teacher, professor). This form is titled | "Academic Reference 1" | in the | ChooseTMU Applicant Portal | . | Your second reference form may be from an additional academic reference or a collaborator, supervisor, or employer — this can be any individual who works with you in a musical or professional capacity. This form is titled | "Reference 2" | in the | ChooseTMU Applicant Portal | . | Assessment fee | The non-academic requirements assessment fee is | $50 CAD | and must be paid in order for your submission to be reviewed. Here’s how to pay: | Access your ChooseTMU Applicant Portal account (instructions to access the portal can be found below under | Submission Instructions | ). | Click on the button to link to the | eForms Centre | . | Next, click on the | eForms Center | tile. | Then click on the | Non-Academic Fee Form | link. | Submission instructions | You're required to submit all components of your non-academic requirements via the | ChooseTMU Applicant Portal · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 92; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: No English language proficiency test is required if, before starting the degree program, the applicant will complete 4 years of full-time secondary study in Canada, in a country/territory on TMU's exempt list, or at a school where English is the primary language of instruction; or will complete a 2- or 3-year diploma at a public accredited college, or one year of full-time degree-level study at an accredited university, in a country where English is the first language and is the language of instruction (courses cannot be EAL/ESL). Accepted qualifications in lieu of a test: AP English Language and Composition or Literature and Composition grade 4+; CSEC English grade A (I) or B (II); GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O Level English, English Language or ESL grade B ('6' in reformed qualifications) or GCE A/AS Level/AICE English grade C; IB English A: Literature or Language and Literature (HL or SL) score 4+ (HL English B is not acceptable); NCUK International Foundation Year EAP or EAPPU grade B. TMU reserves the right to request proof of English proficiency from any applicant regardless of background. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/english-language/ · Application fee: CAD 150.00 (TMU International Application); CAD 90.00 (TMU Application, used by current/previous TMU students, part-time applicants and Special Students). TMU states the OUAC application, used by international students at an Ontario secondary school applying for September, has a fee set by the OUAC ('Consult the OUAC website for details'). Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/international/admissions/how-to-apply/

• Is there a scholarship?

  TMU states it awards 'more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study' across all levels of study, and points applicants to its scholarships and awards pages and to government financial aid programs (OSAP, out-of-province student loans and U.S. student loans). Source View scholarship page