Associate of Arts Degree in Music
Intakes for the Associate of Arts Degree in Music program have been postponed.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Music is designed to provide a broad educational experience that prepares students for further study in the field of music and the arts.
Prospective music students will be invited to attend an information session where program content and application procedures will be explained. For more information, see kpu.ca/arts/music
Application to the Music Program
In addition to submitting a general application to the university, those wishing to apply for the music program must also submit a Music Applicant Information Form and arrange for two reference letters. For details, visit kpu.ca/arts/music/contact.
Note: First semester music courses require students in the Associate Degree to obtain permission to register. In the case of The Language of Music and The History of Music courses, students may be asked to compete the KPU Music Placement test. Please contact the Music Department at 604.599.3315, or music@kpu.ca.
Faculty's website: kpu.ca/arts
Department's website: kpu.ca/arts/music
Admission Requirements
The Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, apply to this program.
Curricular Requirements
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts Degree students are required to complete at least 32 credits of MUSI courses at the 1100- and 2000-level, with a minimum grade of C in each course, including the following courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1150 | 3 | |
| MUSI 1151 | Aural Musicianship I 1 | 2 |
| MUSI 1153 | 3 | |
| MUSI 1250 | 3 | |
| MUSI 1251 | Aural Musicianship II 1 | 2 |
| MUSI 1253 | 3 | |
| MUSI 2350 | 3 | |
| MUSI 2351 | 1 | 2 |
| MUSI 2353 | 3 | |
| MUSI 2450 | 3 | |
| MUSI 2451 | 1 | 2 |
| MUSI 2453 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
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Note: These courses have co-requisites which must be taken concurrently or in a prior semester.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive an Associate of Arts Degree in Music.
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