School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
Music
BA, BFAAt a Glance
Offered by
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
Offered at
Keele Campus
Degrees offered
BA, BFA
Ways to study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry
- Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
- Winter - Yes (first and upper year)
- Summer - Yes (first and upper year)
Applied Learning Opportunities
- Practicum
- Project-based learning
OUAC Code
- YH (BA)
- YH (BFA)
Rankings
- 3rd in Canada and top 100 globally for Performing Arts (QS 2026 rankings)
About the Program
Pursue your musical goals in one of Canada’s most diverse music programs! Offering a unique blend of jazz, gospel, classical, digital composition and more, this program is designed to help refine your talents. With flexible course options and first-class facilities, you’ll build the skills to thrive as a musician, composer, teacher or sound designer. Enjoy dedicated mentorship and opportunities to perform solo or with groups in year-round showcases both on and off campus as you shape your future in Canada’s most diverse music program.
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Requirements
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Applicants with a minimum overall score of 14 may be considered for admission.To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 14 is required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Applicants with a minimum overall score of 14 may be considered for admission.To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 14 is required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 85% on all academic courses may be considered for admission.To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 85% on all academic courses.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 85% on all academic courses may be considered for admission.To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 85% on all academic courses.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Applicants with minimum average of B may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of B.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Applicants with minimum average of B may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of B.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.5/5.0 may be considered for admission.
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.5/5.0 required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.5/5.0 may be considered for admission.
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.5/5.0 required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Applicants with minimum IB diploma point scores of 30 may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 30.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Applicants with minimum IB diploma point scores of 30 may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 30.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
OUAC code YH
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
OUAC code YH
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BA
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with minimum WAEC and/or NECO average of B2 may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum B2 average in the final year of senior studies.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with minimum WAEC and/or NECO average of B2 may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum B2 average in the final year of senior studies.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
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- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
Applied Learning Opportunities
Put your skills into practice through solo and ensemble performances and year-round showcases. Students gain experience by performing on campus, at public venues, across professional stages and broadcast platforms, while learning from visiting artists, award-winning faculty and special guests.
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- Musician
- Composer/Arranger
- Music Director
- Music Teacher
- Sound Designer
- Producer
- Music curator/presenter
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