Wilfrid Laurier University

Music (BMus)

Wilfrid Laurier University

Faculty:Faculty of Music - Waterloo
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Music, General
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $6,059
National: $6,362
International: $34,880

Tuition and incidental fees are charged based on your year of entry and the number of courses in which you are registered. Please visit the Laurier website to learn more about tuition and fees.

Careers:Musicians and Singers

Description:

Discover a new era in post-secondary music education with Laurier's Bachelor of Music. Starting in 2025, our updated, flexible curriculum invites students from all genres to explore diverse musical styles or concentrate on specific areas of interest. Learn from faculty with strong industry ties, providing personalized guidance and collaboration opportunities throughout your education. Benefit from personalized lessons in classical or contemporary/commercial genres, or cross-train for an enduring, sustainable career.

Our diverse courses let you customize your education, improve your job prospects, and build useful skills. Join Laurier to shape your musical path and succeed in today's changing music industry.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75 to 100
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English  or  Grade12 English Studies 
Average admission range: mid 70s

  • One of ENG4U, ETS4U, EWC4U or EAE4U at 60%
  • Successful audition
  • Interview
  • Reference letter
  • Optional: Applicants may submit a portfolio featuring original compositions or performances on other instruments or across different genres
Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Prerequisites section.
International Admission RequirementsStudents applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:

  • Average admission range: mid 70s
  • Senior or grade 12 English at 80%
  • Successful audition(options for classical or contemporary audition requirements)
  • Interview
  • Reference letter
  • Optional: Applicants may submit a portfolio featuring original compositions or performances on other instruments or across different genres

Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected].
Test Scores:
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or DuoLingo [min. 120] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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