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Deadlines

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2 deadlines

  • Applications open for admission, awards and residence

    2027 entry

    Admission, entrance awards and residence applications open on the same date.

    Official deadline

  • Applications open. Spring and Summer 2027 admission

    Spring and Summer 2027 entry

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
No central deadline published by ApplyAlbertaApplyAlberta, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year
  • No central deadline published by ApplyAlberta
  • ApplyAlberta handles applications, but each institution publishes its own deadlines and fees
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ApplyAlberta publishes NO deadline dates at all on its public pages. Its How to Apply page describes the process only: verbatim, "Now you will 'Start a New Application' at the institution of your choice. You will be directed to the institution's application portal where you will apply and pay any application fees", and "All application fees are paid directly to the institution you are applying to. Each institution has its own unique application fees". Deadlines must be read from each of Alberta's 26 publicly-funded institutions.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

  • One English equivalent: ENG4U, EAE4U, EAL4U or ETS4U.
  • Four other approved Grade 12 subjects from the published arts list. At most one approved Fine Arts course may count.
  • Performance audition and music rudiments placement test.
University of Alberta Arts high-school admissions
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    University of Alberta Arts high-school admissionsUniversity of Alberta Arts high-school admissions
  2. Step 2Apply through ApplyAlberta
    • Create your application and select this program.
    ApplyAlbertaApplyAlberta
  3. Step 3Non-refundable undergraduate application fee
    • $150 for new applicants and $100 for current or former University of Alberta students. Some programs have a separate fee.
    University of Alberta admission requirements and feesUniversity of Alberta admission requirements and fees
  4. Step 4Final official school and postsecondary transcripts
    • Alberta records can transfer through ApplyAlberta with consent. Ontario high school applicants arrange direct submission from their school. Transfer applicants submit all required postsecondary records; university records already held by Alberta need not be resubmitted. Final official documents must come from the issuer or ministry.
    Alberta transcripts and documents by applicant groupAlberta transcripts and documents by applicant group
  5. Step 5Official AP or IB results, if you took those courses
    • Applicants with Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate coursework must request an official electronic result transcript in addition to their school or postsecondary records.
    Alberta AP and IB transcript rulesAlberta AP and IB transcript rules

Performance audition and music rudiments placement test.

University of Alberta Department of Music Bachelor of Music admissions and structure

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • The published sequence is 33 units in each of Years 1 and 2 and 30 units in each of Years 3 and 4.
  • Performance route graduation also requires at least A- in MUSIC 525.
ReferencesUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Bachelor of MusicUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · General Route [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Composition and Sonic Arts Route [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Performance Route - Piano [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Performance Route - Strings and Harp [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Performance Route - Voice [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Performance Route - Wind and Percussion [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Performance Route - Guitar [Arts]
Grades and academic standing
  • Graduation requires a cumulative GPA of at least 2.3, the university residence requirements, and a departmental recommendation. The university normally requires at least 63 University of Alberta units.
ReferencesUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Bachelor of MusicUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · General Route [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Composition and Sonic Arts Route [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Performance Route - Piano [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Performance Route - Strings and Harp [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Performance Route - Voice [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Performance Route - Wind and Percussion [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Performance Route - Guitar [Arts]

Program facts

Entering averageNot published

The university does not publish a comparable percentage minimum or entering-average range for this program.

University of Alberta Arts high-school admissions
Co-opOptional Arts co-op
University of Alberta optional Arts Co-op for Faculty of Arts undergraduatesCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Composition and Sonic Arts

BMus

Study music composition and sonic arts.

Published requirements

Courses

Current BMus General, Composition and Sonic Arts, and five Performance route calendars.

Year 1 · Required courses across BMus routes5 listed

Each BMus route publishes a 33-unit first year.

University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · General Route [Arts]
Year 1 · Ensemble choice2 listed

Choose one ensemble course.

  • MUSIC 140Choral Ensemble
  • MUSIC 141Instrumental Ensemble
University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · General Route [Arts]
Composition and Sonic Arts · Year 1 option1 listed

The route permits this course or a 3-unit Music, Arts or Science option.

University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Composition and Sonic Arts Route [Arts]
Elective choices
  • The first-year English or Writing Studies requirement is 3 units. Arts, Science and Music options vary by route.
ReferencesUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Bachelor of MusicUniversity of Alberta Department of Music Bachelor of Music admissions and structureUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · General Route [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Composition and Sonic Arts Route [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Performance Route - Piano [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Performance Route - Strings and Harp [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Performance Route - Voice [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Performance Route - Wind and Percussion [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Performance Route - Guitar [Arts]UAlberta Catalogue · MUSIC 155UAlberta Catalogue · MUSIC 156UAlberta Catalogue · MUSIC 186UAlberta Catalogue · MUSIC 170

Careers

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Costs

Music · Tuition by applicant category

Published tuition

2026–27 domestic · Fall 2027 international entry · Domestic per registered course · International per year · CAD

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Tuition onlyNot researched

Domestic tuition depends on course registration. The international amount is the published Fall 2027 cohort rate.

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