UNIVERSITY PROGRAM RESEARCH PLANNING 10: FINANCES AND POST-SECONDARY

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Music (BA): Bachelor of Arts (Major or Honors in Music) Degree at UBC Location: Point Grey Campus, Vancouver BC Extra Options: Co-operative Education (Academic and Hand-On Learning) Does not include individual instrument and vocal education Related Music Programs at UBC: Music – Advanced Performance (BMus), Music – Composition (BMus), Music – General Studies (BMus), Music – Scholarship (BMus)Music – Advanced Performance (BMus)Music – Composition (BMus)Music – General Studies (BMus) Music – Scholarship (BMus)

ADMISSION FACTS APPLYIN G Application deadline by January 31 Intake Fall and Spring Application Fee: $64.25 Apply at: ubc.jsp ADMISSIO N Program Admission: English language Requirements Grades 11 and 12 course requirements and GPA. Housing Admissions: Academic Credit Load Age Requirement

SPECIFIED ELIGIBILITY Music Program Requirements: English 12 and three other approved courses Audition Grade 11 Mathematics course Grade 11 one (each) Science and Social Studies course English 11 and Second Language course 11 For Extra Admission Recourses at UBC Visit:

ESTIMATE ONE YEAR COSTS Approximate calculated cost per year: $21, including educational, basic living and other costs. (Calculated with UBC website’s cost calculation.)cost calculation

LENGTH AND COURSES OF THE MUSIC PROGRAM UBC’s music degree program has an average four year period much like other bachelor's degree programs. The length of the programs is subject to change depending on the student commitment to the completion of courses and credits. The choice of music courses at UBC are varied determined by the degree options such as liberal, major, honor's, etc. and personal interest. Exemplary courses for this specified program would be:Exemplary courses MUSC 319 – Introduction to Electroacoustic Music MUSC 352 – History of Medieval Music MUSC 415 – Imagining Musical Performances

SCHOLARSHIPS! Types of Canadian Scholarships: Major Entrance Scholarships: Major Entrance Scholarships Any first year applicant for UBC is considered for this award if applied by December 10 varying from 5,000$ to 40,000$. These scholars most excel in arts, community, athletics, and academics. Schulich Leader Scholarships: Schulich Leader Scholarships This award recognizes student with excellence in academics and leadership who are going to study Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics at UBC and are in financial assistance. Dead lined by February 2, the scholarship itself is worth 60,000$ for Science and Math courses and 80,000$ for Engineering courses. Other Opportunities: Student loans This is much like a bank loan with the difference of government support on interest rates and repayable after program studies completion, having at least 60% of full-time courses. Bursaries With the different types of General and Affiliation Bursaries, they are “non-repayable awards” for students with financial need and lack of government support. The latter Bursary related to company or club related students with deadlines September 15 and May 31.

POSSIBLE CAREER OUTCOMES Art/Music Therapist Professional Critic Music Teacher/Instructor Musician (Performer) Having acquired the required academic music skills from this program, you are ready to go out in the world and seek for a job in the field of music (since the courses are quite general, the chosen field of career could be varied.) It is recommended to find experience prior to graduating especially through music/arts internships or co-op programs.

WHY ATTEND UBC? UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLOMBIA Great Campus Diversity Top Canadian and International University Variety of Programs Great Career Opportunities On-Campus Living Option Provided Safety and Support Sports and Fitness Facilities Experienced Faculty Professors Etc.

WHY MUSIC AT UBC ? Career Outcomes: According to WorkBC, the BA Music course gives the training to become Conductors, composers and arrangers, managers, musicians and singers and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment which are interesting options for me to decide between my personal love of music performance or teaching. UBC Music Features: One of the greatest concert halls and music studios. Passion for Music: I’ve always loved music and performing. I’ve been singing since I’ve been 3, played Piano for some time, currently playing the Setar and learning the French Horn. I want to use my music to inspire people and touch their lives.

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