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Music and Computer Science

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Deadlines

January 2027

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  • Apply to UVic for the first-year housing guarantee

    Fall 2027 entry; 2027–28 first-year housing guarantee · Students graduating directly from high school in 2027 and seeking first-year residence guarantee.

    Housing policy explicitly requires a UVic application by January 31 for this 2027–28 group. Program-specific deadlines and supplementary requirements may differ.

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
January 31Music and Computer Science application and portfolioRecurring annual · Every year
  • Required portfolio for first-year September applicants
  • January 31
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September 30Application: January entry (Computer Science, Health Information Science, Art History and Visual Studies, Music BA, Humanities/Science/Social Sciences)Recurring annual · Every year
  • September 30
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January 31Application: September entry, most degree programsRecurring annual · Every year
  • January 31
  • Applications go through EducationPlannerBC
  • The page notes some programs continue accepting applications after the published deadline where demand or capacity allows
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January 2Application: Teacher Education (Elementary and Secondary Curriculum), September entryRecurring annual · Every year
  • January 2
  • Indigenous Education is listed as "Ongoing"
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Early DecemberEarly admission, apply and submit grades/transcriptsRecurring annual · Every year
  • Early December
  • Verbatim sense: high school students who apply and submit grades/transcripts by early December can be considered for early admission and may receive offers within a few weeks
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No central deadline, each B.C. institution sets its own application open and close datesEducationPlannerBC, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year
  • No central deadline, each B.C. institution sets its own application open and close dates
  • No central B.C. deadline
  • Each institution and sometimes each program sets its own dates
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Verbatim: "Each institution sets their own application open and close dates. These dates also may vary based on the program you are applying to. You can use the search database to explore programs you are interested in applying to or visit the institution's website directly. Please refer to the institution's website or contact the Admissions/Registrar's Office directly for application deadlines and details." EducationPlannerBC is the single application service for B.C.'s 25 public post-secondary institutions but publishes no deadline dates of its own.

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January 31September applicationRecurring annual · Every year
  • First-year applicants for September entry
  • January 31
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish73% min.
  • MHF4UAdvanced Functions77% min.
  • Complete four additional approved Grade 12 U or M courses.
UVic Music and Computer Science · Ontario high-school requirements
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Published first-year route. Other applicant types may have different requirements.

UVic annual application deadlines by entry term
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    UVic Music and Computer Science · Ontario high-school requirementsUVic Music and Computer Science · Ontario high-school requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through EducationPlannerBC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    EducationPlannerBCEducationPlannerBC
  3. Step 3Final official academic transcripts
    • Official transcripts must come directly from the school, institution, ministry or other issuing authority. Current Ontario students who include an OUAC reference number receive an automatic transfer; other Ontario applicants arrange school submission. Follow the published instructions for your province and any postsecondary studies.
    UVic final grades and official transcript instructionsUVic final grades and official transcript instructions
  4. Step 4Certified English translation for non-English records
    • An official transcript written in another language must include a notarized English translation by a certified translator. This applies to the international school and postsecondary records described on UVic's page.
    UVic international transcript translation requirementsUVic international transcript translation requirements
  5. Step 5Apply through EducationPlannerBC. Select the named UVic first-year entry route.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UVic Music and Computer Science · Ontario high-school requirementsUVic Music and Computer Science · Ontario high-school requirements
  6. Step 6Submit the separate School of Music application and portfolio by January 31.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UVic Music and Computer Science · Ontario high-school requirementsUVic Music and Computer Science · Ontario high-school requirements
  7. Step 7Follow your UVic application checklist for grades and documents.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UVic Music and Computer Science · Ontario high-school requirementsUVic Music and Computer Science · Ontario high-school requirements

Submit the separate School of Music application and portfolio by January 31.

UVic School of Music application for Music and Computer Science
Applicant pathways
British Columbia and Yukon

British Columbia and Yukon high-school applicants

  • Grade 11: Approved English, Pre-calculus and two approved courses from science, language, fine arts or social studies.
  • English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 with at least 73%.
  • Pre-calculus 12 with at least 77%.
  • Two approved Grade 12 courses. At least one must be academic. The other may be academic or fine arts.
  • Submit the separate School of Music application and portfolio by January 31.
UVic Music and Computer Science · British Columbia and Yukon requirements
Alberta and Nunavut

Alberta and Nunavut high-school applicants

  • English Language Arts 20-1, Mathematics 20-1 and two approved courses from science, language, fine arts or social studies at the 20 level.
  • English Language Arts 30-1 with at least 73%.
  • Mathematics 30-1 with at least 77%.
  • Two approved senior courses. At least one must be academic 30/31. The other may be academic 30/31 or fine arts 30.
  • Submit the separate School of Music application and portfolio by January 31.
UVic Music and Computer Science · Alberta and Nunavut requirements
American curriculum

Applicants with a recognized American high-school curriculum

  • Graduate from a recognized high school. Complete four college-preparatory English courses, including a C+ or higher in senior English.
  • Complete four math courses, including pre-calculus with at least B-.
  • Complete two science courses, three social studies courses, and one language course plus one additional language or fine arts course.
  • Submit the separate School of Music application and portfolio by January 31.
UVic Music and Computer Science · American curriculum requirements
Indian curriculum

Applicants educated in India

  • Complete 12 years of academic preparation and the CISCE or CBSE Grade 12 credential with at least 75%. UVic considers excellent Grade 12 State Board results individually.
  • Earn at least 85% in senior academic mathematics on board exams.
  • Submit the separate School of Music application and portfolio by January 31.
UVic Music and Computer Science · Indian curriculum requirements
IB diploma

Canadian or international IB diploma applicants

  • Complete a full IB diploma with at least three Higher Level subjects.
  • Score at least 3 in English HL or SL.
  • Score at least 4 in Mathematics HL or SL. Math Studies and Mathematics Applications and Interpretation SL do not meet this requirement.
  • Submit the separate School of Music application and portfolio by January 31.
UVic Music and Computer Science · IB diploma requirements

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete 60 units and request major declaration after 12 units.
  • Complete at least 30 of the 60 units at UVic.
ReferencesUVic September 2026 Music and Computer Science combined major planning worksheetUVic School of Music application for Music and Computer ScienceUVic Senate School of Music curriculum renewal and course titlesUVic Health Information Science and Computer Science academic plan, core computing and maths course titles
Required courses and electives
  • Complete 21 upper-level units, including at least 18 upper-level units at UVic.
ReferencesUVic September 2026 Music and Computer Science combined major planning worksheetUVic School of Music application for Music and Computer ScienceUVic Senate School of Music curriculum renewal and course titlesUVic Health Information Science and Computer Science academic plan, core computing and maths course titles

Program facts

Entering average~80% recommended minimum

Ontario high-school applicants. UVic bases this estimate on recent cycles and required Grade 12 courses.

UVic Music and Computer Science · Ontario high-school requirementsUVic Music and Computer Science · Ontario high-school requirements
Co-opOptional co-op
UVic Fine Arts co-op format and work termsCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Direct entry to the combined major. UVic publishes a BFA or BSc. A separate Music and Computer Science application and portfolio are required.

Music and Computer Science BFA

BFA

The combined major can lead to a BFA. The department publishes the requirements for this credential.

Published requirements

Courses

First year8 listed

Core courses from the September 2026 worksheet. The worksheet groups courses by year and leaves term registration to the student.

UVic September 2026 Music and Computer Science combined major planning worksheet
Elective choices
  • In first year, choose MATH 100 or MATH 109.
  • Choose STAT 255 or 260 in Year 2. The worksheet lists later Music, Computer Science and Engineering alternatives.
  • Take an approved Academic Writing Requirement course if you have not satisfied the requirement on admission.

Careers

Career examples

  • Audio programmer or developer
  • Software developer
  • Sound designer
Scope and qualifications

UVic’s published career examples. Some specialist roles may require additional qualifications.

Costs

Music and Computer Science · Two terms

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Victoria · Two terms · CAD

Ontario example · Choose your category

Tuition$7,518
Books and suppliesEstimate varies by course
Residence
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Published tuition and standard on-campus fees effective May 1, 2026.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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