Bachelor Of Music - Music: General Studies (Co-op)

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Bachelor of Music - Music: General Studies program at UBC, prospective students should be aware of the following Academic Requirements:

• Minimum GPA: Specific GPA requirements are not mentioned, but students are encouraged to maintain a strong academic record.
• International Students:
  • Students from international high schools must meet general Academic Requirements.
  • For students from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is essential to ensure that your high school curriculum aligns with UBC's admission standards.
• Transcripts: Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• Prerequisite Courses: No specific courses are required beyond those needed for general admission.
• Audition and Portfolio: An audition is required for admission, along with a portfolio for students in composition, and letters of reference.

Students are advised to apply as soon as possible to ensure they meet all necessary deadlines and requirements. For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students are required to demonstrate a minimum level of English before they’re admitted.

To meet UBC’s English Language Admission Standard (ELAS), you can choose from the following options:

1. Complete four or more consecutive years of recognized, full-time education in English within Canada immediately prior to attending UBC.
2. Complete four or more consecutive years of full-time education in English in a country other than Canada where English is the principal language. These four years must be immediately prior to attending UBC.
3. Achieve a final exam grade of 70% or better on the provincial examination portion of Alberta English Language Arts 30-1, BC English 12 (achieved August 2019 or earlier), or equivalents.
4. Achieve a final grade of 4 or better on Advanced Placement (AP) English Language & Composition or AP Literature & Composition; or achieve a final grade of 5 or better on International Baccalaureate English A: Language and Literature or English A: Literature (higher-level or standard-level).
5. Achieve the competence standard indicated by one of the tests of English language proficiency that evaluates skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
6. Successfully complete the equivalent of six credits of transferrable post-secondary first-year English studies at a recognized university in an English-speaking country.
7. Graduate from a recognized degree program at an accredited university at which English is the primary language of instruction in a country where English is the principal language.
8. Attend four or more years at an eligible international secondary school that uses English as the language of instruction but operates in a country where the primary language is not English.
9. Achieve a UBC Certificate in English Language or CEL by completing Level 600 and Level 650 of the UBC English Language Institute’s English for Academic Purposes program on UBC’s Vancouver campus.

If you are fully proficient in English but do not meet any of the nine options listed above, you may request a waiver for the English Language Admission Standard.

Tests that satisfy UBC’s English Language Admission Standard include:

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.