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Bachelor of Arts Major in Popular Music Studies Western University Western University, Canada

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CAD 48500

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 316

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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73%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The BA (Major in Popular Music Studies) is a module unique to Western that engages students with the study of popular music and the practice of pop music production and dissemination.

The program incorporates three dimensions:

  • Practical subjects, including songwriting and analysis of popular songs and recordings
  • recording practice
  • Critical study of musical styles, recordings, artists, and genres in their broader historical and cultural contexts.

The BA Major in Popular Music Studies prepares students to excel in an increasingly broad creative music industry. From culture studies to songwriting to game scoring and audio engineering to project management, plus all the myriad musical opportunities in between, today’s successful musician requires the sort of technical and creative flexibility that results from the broadest possible training.

By integrating practical and theoretical studies in collaborative, project-based courses, the Popular Music Studies major provides ideal preparation for careers in the creative music industry. Popular-music students hone their musical and technical skills in courses devoted not only to hands-on instruction in songwriting, audio engineering, mixing, and production techniques, but also to training as a complete musician (music theory and history, critical listening skills and analysis).

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2024, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 83 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 58 - With no score less than - 56
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

6.5 IELTS Score
83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
73% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

48500

Tuition Fee
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CAD 316

Application Fee
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20900 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students

While the National Scholarship Program mentioned above requires a separate application, we also offer scholarships that students are automatically considered for, including the Welcome to Canada Admission Scholarship and the Continue in Canada Admission Scholarship.

Welcome to Canada Admission Scholarship: $10k CAD Continue in Canada Admission Scholarship: $40k CAD
The Welcome to Canada Admission Scholarship is valued at $10,000 CAD. All students completing high school outside Canada who are applying for first-year full-time studies and are paying international student tuition and fees are eligible. No application required. Review full terms and conditions. The Continue in Canada Admission Scholarship is for international students currently completing secondary school in Canada on a study permit.

Value and inclusions:

  • $40,000 CAD over four years ($10,000 CAD per year)
  • Guaranteed residence for four years
These are available for any student who meets the eligibility requirements.

 

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