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Concordia University of Edmonton

Edmonton , Alberta ,Canada

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Music Concentration

You can choose to complete your music education at Concordia University of Edmonton with either a major (4-year) degree or a concentration (3-year degree) in Music.

Areas of study
You will study a range of subjects including applied music, music theory, arranging, composition, conducting, music history, church music, music therapy, music technology, ear training, and music pedagogy.

Private instruction
Experience and benefit from private instruction in brass, guitar, keyboard (piano and organ), percussion, strings, voice, or winds. Learn more about Music at CUE and our faculty.

Ensembles
Concordia is proud to invite students from all areas of study to audition for participation in our music ensembles. Our ensembles include the Concordia Concert Choir, and the Concordia Symphony Orchestra. We also offer smaller chamber music ensembles for music students who wish to focus on small ensemble work. All ensemble courses are offered for credit.

Program Focus
Our music programs are classically-focused and all music students are required to take courses that span all areas of music study chosen from a complete course listing.

In our 4-year program, you enroll in applied music courses which includes private studio instruction.

Program Outcomes
Our Music graduates are prepared for a variety of music-related occupations including performance and music instruction.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Check English Language Requirements
Days
Submit Your Documents
Days
Accept Your Offer of Admission
Days
Apply for a Study Permit
Days
Set up Medical Insurance
Days
Plan Your Finances
Days
Housing and Childcare
Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Your skills in any industry
Virtually all industries need strong independent thinkers with managerial decision-making abilities. For many of our graduates the traditional pathway is very enticing, banking and financial sector positions, to HR and consultancy roles, you will have a taste of every industry and you will be able to better position yourself and your career once you find an area you are truly passionate about.

You as an entrepreneur
If traditional corporate business isn’t what you’re looking for, we give you the tools and help develop your entrepreneurial mindset to give you the passion and ability to start your own business venture, or embark on a more creative journey, be that in non-profit, data management or a leadership role.

You as a graduate student
The great thing about a business degree is that it opens the doors to many different industries, while giving you a strong foundation at the undergraduate level, should you wish to pursue a graduate degree. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to business and with a business degree you can take the path less travelled and find your niche on your career journey. Knowing strong business and management skills are an asset to almost any position in a profitable company, and great leaders and strategic thinkers are in great demand across all sectors.

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

 

International admission for Arts is based on meeting the following three criteria:

Appropriate Secondary School Qualification.
Graduation from a secondary high school program that would normally make you admissible to a university in your home country. Please check the qualifications by country list
Five program-specific admission subjects with a minimum overall admission average of 60%
English Language Arts
Four subjects from History, Languages other than English, Fine Arts, Sciences, and/or other subjects. A maximum of two Fine Arts courses and a maximum of one other subject may be used for admission.

Applicants studying in Canada on a study permit (student visa) must normally present a satisfactory score on one of the following approved English Language proficiency examinations, taken within the last two years, as described below:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT (internet-based test) score of 80 or PBT (paper-based test) score of 550. We do not accept MyBest Scores for admission purposes. When requesting official TOEFL test scores to be sent to Concordia University of Edmonton, students should indicate Concordia University of Edmonton’s institution code, 0916.
TOEFL Services
P.O. Box 6151
Princeton, NJ 08541-6151 USA

IELTS (International English Language Testing System), ACADEMIC. The minimum satisfactory score is 6.0 with no band below 5.5.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery). The minimum satisfactory score is 80.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment). The minimum satisfactory score is 60 with scores of at least 50 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and 60 or higher in Writing. 
CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark). The minimum satisfactory score is 6.
Pearson Test of English (Academic). The minimum satisfactory score is 54. 
Successful completion of Pathway III offered through International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC). The Pathway III Program is not accepted for admission to the Bachelor of Education After Degree.
Cambridge English Language Assessment C1 Advanced (formerly known as CAE – Certificate in Advanced English, or Cambridge English: Advanced) and C2 Proficiency (formerly known as CPE – Certificate of Proficiency in English or Cambridge English: Proficiency). The minimum satisfactory score is 175 with no band lower than 165.