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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music
York University - School of Continuing Studies, Canada
CAD 35160
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 230
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
6
IELTS
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
York's Music program provides an uncommon opportunity to explore the depth and breadth of the art form through a remarkably flexible curriculum that enables students to pursue creative and scholarly work across a wide range of musical genres and traditions, tailored to each individual's unique talents and aspirations.
York's Music program is known for pioneering post-secondary studies in jazz, world, classical and digital music. Students may specialize or generalize according to their interests, developing expertise in a particular area of vocal or instrumental performance or composition, or working in a variety of musical practices and cultural forms. Options include solo, small and large ensemble performance; composition and arranging; education and community arts development; ethnomusicology; and the growing field of musoc media production for cinema, gaming and motion media.
All first-year Music students enter the BFA program. After first year, students whose interests centre on music history, criticism and scholarly research may choose to move to the BA program.
Program Highlights
Courses and workshops in popular music and in non-western performance traditions, such as South Indian, Chinese orchestra, Indonesian gamelan, Caribbean, West African drumming and Celtic Canadian, are a regular feature of the program.
Performance Opportunities
Presenting more than 100 student and faculty conerts a year, as well as master classes with renowned Canadian and international artists, the Department of Music offers countless opportunities to perform and collaborate. In addition to the many student-led ensembles, students can be part of numerous formal ensembles, including:
- Symphony Orchestra
- Jazz Orchestra and Choirs
- West African Drums
- Concert and Chamber Choirs
- Celtic Canadian Folk Ensemble
- New Music Ensemble
- Chinese Classical Ensemble
- Gospel Choir
- Wind Symphony
- Escola de Samba
- Rhythm & Blues Ensemble
- Chamber Strings
Additional Information
Program Level Undergraduate Pathway
College/University Processing Time 30 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
Academic Requirement
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YORK UNIVERSITY – SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES
If a student is not meeting the IELTS requirement for a particular academic program at York University, he/she has an option to go for the Pathway Program. After completing the Pathway Program students can meet the credit requirements and continue at York University.Academic Credit English
The Academic Credit English is a program offered by the English Language Institute at the School of Continuing Studies. Under this program students receive a conditional letter of acceptance to York University. - TERM 1:
- It is an eight month long program which can be completed simultaneously along with the regular university program.
- IELTS REQUIREMENTS: Entry point IELTS 5.0/ 6 or equivalent for Term 1/2 respectively.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: 78-80%
- Still two terms but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on University Success
- Students can still earn a maximum of 9 academic credits
- Focus on Academic English training and University life preparation
- TERM 2:
- It is a four month long program which can be completed simultaneously along with the regular university program.
- IELTS REQUIREMENTS: Entry point IELTS 5.0/ 6 or equivalent for Term 1/2 respectively.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: 78-80%
- Still two terms but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on University Success
- Students can still earn a maximum of 9 academic credits
- Focus on Academic English training and University life preparation
-
Pre-Accelerated English
Pre-Accelerated English is an eight week long program offered by the School of Continuing Studies for students who have not succeeded in meeting the IELTS score requirements for a particular program. Once a student has qualified the Pre-Accelerated English program he/she is eligible for the Accelerated English program. This program has to be completed prior to the beginning of your academic course at York. - IELTS REQUIREMENTS: 8 weeks, entry point IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: As per the individual requirements of your desired program at Academic Credit English.
- CREDITS: None
- Still 8 weeks but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on Academic English training with intensive preparation for entry into Accelerated English.
-
Accelerated English
The Accelerated English program is an eight week long pathway program taken by students with low IELTS score in order to meet the requirements of their degree at York. This program has to be completed prior to the beginning of your academic course at York. - IELTS REQUIREMENTS: Entry point IELTS 6 or equivalent.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: As per the individual requirements of your desired program at Academic Credit English.
- CREDITS: None
- Still 8 weeks but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on Academic English training.
-
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
35160
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 230
Application Fee
(CAD)
20600 Per year
Average Cost of Living
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