Music (BMus)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Music (BMus) cost?

  CAD 36,624 / 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?

  International admission requirements: Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following: • Average admission range: mid 70s • Senior or grade 12 English at 60% • Successful audition (options for classical or contemporary audition requirements) • Interview • Reference letter Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements . You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to international@wlu.ca . Optional Digital Portfolio If you have additional work you’d like to share, you may include a link to a portfolio, Google Drive folder, YouTube channel or other online collection. This can include original compositions, performances on your major or additional instruments, work across genres or anything else you feel showcases you as a musician. Not submitting a portfolio will not negatively affect your application. || What Are the Ontario High School Admission Requirements?: • Average admission range: mid 70s • English at 60% • Audition • Interview • Reference Optional Digital Portfolio If you have additional work you’d like to share, you may include a link to a portfolio, Google Drive folder, YouTube channel or other online collection. This can include original compositions, performances on your major or additional instruments, work across genres or anything else you feel showcases you as a musician. Not submitting a portfolio will not negatively affect your application. || What Are the Canadian Admission Requirements (Outside of Ontario)?: • Successful audition • Interview • Reference letter Optional Digital Portfolio If you have additional work you’d like to share, you may include a link to a portfolio, Google Drive folder, YouTube channel or other online collection. This can include original compositions, performances on your major or additional instruments, work across genres or anything else you feel showcases you as a musician. Not submitting a portfolio will not negatively affect your application. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 83; PTE Academic 59; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exemption from English-language testing: your three most recent years of full-time education must be in English with no ESL courses (evidence: transcript, credit counselling summary, or guidance-counsellor email to chooselaurier@wlu.ca). Exemptions are not guaranteed and Laurier reserves the right to request a test from any applicant. Accepted English preparation programs in place of a test: Academic Transition Pathway (ATP) I, II or III at Wilfrid Laurier International College (not accepted for the BBA/BCS or BBA/BMath double degrees with the University of Waterloo); Conestoga College English for Academic Studies Level 4 with 70% overall; Renison University College EFAS Level 400 with 75% overall; University of Guelph English Language Certificate Program Advanced level 9 and 10 with 75% overall. Applicants who meet the academic requirements but not the English requirement may receive a conditional offer. Source: https://www.wlu.ca/future-students/undergraduate/admissions/requirements/english-proficiency.html · Deposit: CAD 2000.00 - international undergraduate tuition deposit, payable within two weeks of accepting the offer and applied to the first-term tuition balance; it also triggers Laurier's request for the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). Source: https://www.wlu.ca/future-students/undergraduate/applicants/international/assets/resources/international-student-tuition-deposits.html

• Is there a scholarship?

  All applicants are automatically assessed for a renewable entrance scholarship on their final admission average: CAD 6,000 in year 1 for a 95-100% average, renewable at CAD 6,000 in years 2-4 if a GPA of 10.5 is maintained (President's Gold Scholarship; CAD 24,000 total); CAD 5,000 in year 1 for an average below 95%, renewable at CAD 5,000 in years 2-4 if a GPA of 7.0 is maintained (CAD 20,000 total). International undergraduates may also apply separately for the Inspiring Lives Scholarship, CAD 500 to CAD 5,000, awarded on leadership and extracurricular contribution rather than admission average. Laurier also lists more than 700 competitive scholarships and awards requiring separate application. Source View scholarship page