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Music (Arts)

University of Prince Edward Island

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Deadlines

February 2027

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  • Music recommended application date

    2027 Music application schedule · UPEI Music applicants, including the BA Music route

    The Music Department publishes this as a recommended date. BA Music interviews and diagnostic tests have separate arrangements.

    Official deadline
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Refer to the program websiteApplication deadlines by program2026–27 calendar; reviewed October 2026
  • Refer to the program website
  • UPEI publishes program-specific deadlines
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The official calendar explicitly directs applicants to program websites for application deadlines. The public 2027 portal selector was also reviewed but returned No Application Deadline Records Found. That response is not treated as proof there are no deadlines or no 2027 program dates.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • Grade 12 Academic English
  • One Grade 12 Social Studies or Language course
  • Three other Grade 12 academic courses
  • At least 70% overall in the five courses. UPEI lists 75% for Quebec Secondary V.
  • Complete the department interview and written theory and ear tests. An audition is required only for the Applied Music elective.
  • Grade 12 Mathematics is recommended and is required for some first-year Arts courses.
UPEI BA with a major in Music: programme and entrance requirements
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through UPEI admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Transcripts and the supporting documents in your application portal
    • After submitting the application and fee, add the supporting items listed in the portal. Official transcripts come directly from the school/issuer through the listed digital sharing, email, mail or fax routes. Applicant-sent records are unofficial. Supplemental documents differ by program.
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  4. Step 4Submit the application and pay the application fee
    • The application and fee must be submitted before supporting documents can be added. This central instruction does not state a universal numeric fee.
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  5. Step 5Complete UPEI’s undergraduate application and pay the application fee.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  6. Step 6Supply the transcripts and any supporting records requested in the applicant portal.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  7. Step 7Arrange the Music Department interview and written theory and ear tests. Contact the department about an instrumental or vocal audition if you plan to take Applied Music.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Music Department interview and written theory and ear tests are required. An instrumental or vocal audition is only for applicants who wish to take Applied Music as an elective.

UPEI Music Department: BA interview and theory and ear tests

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete 30 semester hours per year.
  • Participate in at least one ensemble each semester, equivalent to four full-year ensembles. At least two must be large ensembles.
ReferencesUPEI 2026–27 Academic Calendar: BA Music course sequenceUPEI BA with a major in Music: programme and entrance requirementsUPEI Music Department: BA interview and theory and ear tests
Required courses and electives
  • Complete at least 30 semester hours of Arts courses among the non-music electives.
ReferencesUPEI 2026–27 Academic Calendar: BA Music course sequenceUPEI BA with a major in Music: programme and entrance requirementsUPEI Music Department: BA interview and theory and ear tests

Program facts

Academic minimum70% minimum
UPEI BA with a major in Music: programme and entrance requirements

Courses

Official annual BA Music sequence. Year 3 and Year 4 each contain 12 music, nine non-music and nine free elective credits, plus required ensemble participation.

Year 13 listed

The year is 30 credits, including six non-music elective credits and six free elective credits. Ensemble participation is required.

  • MUS 1130 / MUS 1140Theory6 credits
  • MUS 1150 / MUS 1170Aural Skills6 credits
  • MUS 1230 / MUS 1240Music and Culture6 credits
UPEI 2026–27 Academic Calendar: BA Music course sequence
Year 23 listed

The year includes three music elective credits, six non-music elective credits and six free elective credits. Ensemble participation is required.

  • MUS 2130 / MUS 2140Theory6 credits
  • MUS 2150 / MUS 2170Aural Skills6 credits
  • MUS 2230Music and Culture3 credits
UPEI 2026–27 Academic Calendar: BA Music course sequence
Elective choices
  • Up to six credits in Music Education may count toward the required Year 3 and 4 Music electives.
  • Applied Music as an elective requires the department audition.

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Costs

Music (Arts)

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · 30 credit hours · 2026–27 academic year · CAD

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Tuition$8,130
Books and suppliesNot published in this fee schedule
Residence
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Meal plan
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2026–27 tuition. Student fees, housing and meals are separate.

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