Bachelor of Fine Arts [B.F.A] (Music)
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 3 years
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification English
- Program Level Graduate
- Education Required Undergraduate
- Admission intake Winter, Summer, and Fall
- Minimum GPA 5
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| INR 8,551 | INR 1,869,050 |
Program Description
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music at York University is offered as a 3-year teaching program.
- It is an on-campus, honors course offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
- The department provides two-degree options i.e:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- York's Music program provides an uncommon opportunity to explore the depth and breadth of the art form through a remarkably flexible curriculum.
- It 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.
- Presenting more than 100 student and faculty concerts a year, as well as masterclasses 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
- New Music Ensemble
- Gospel Choir
- and many more
- This program is known for pioneering post-secondary studies in jazz, world, classical and digital music.
- All first-year Music students enter the BFA program.
- After the first year, students whose interests center on music history, criticism, and scholarly research may choose to move to the BA program.
- 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 regular features of the program.
- York's Sound and Moving Image Library (SMIL) houses a multidisciplinary media collection available to the York University community for educational, research, and personal use.
- The average salary of the program goes up to 43,000 USD.
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- Students must complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) degree.
- Students must have to complete the following course such as:
- English (ENG4U)
- Five additional 4U or M courses
- A supplementary evaluation is required after students can apply for admission.
- Depending on students’ combined performance in academics, audition, portfolio review, and/or interview, their admission average required for this program is in the mid-70s.
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
Extra Notes
Required Document List
Following Documents are required to attend this program:
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
- Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
- Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and references should submit along with the application system.
- Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
- Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
