Learn about music history, theory and performance.

Place music within broader intellectual and cultural contexts. In our Bachelor of Arts in Music, you will be able to take performance and academic music courses for credit and expand your musical knowledge and experience.

Our four-year BA in music program is the ideal program for you if you are interested in music but are not intending to pursue music performance professionally or if you did not meet the special admission requirements for the School of Music’s Bachelor of Music degree.

Our BA degree with a major, minor, or honours in music includes core music courses similar to the Bachelor of Music degree but does not include private instrumental or vocal instruction. All UBC students are eligible to audition for student ensembles.

Major

Emphasize in music within broader intellectual, social and cultural contexts.
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Major

Emphasize in music within broader intellectual, social and cultural contexts.
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Honours

The honours program is open to students who show special aptitude and the capacity to profit from working extensively in this field.
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Honours

The honours program is open to students who show special aptitude and the capacity to profit from working extensively in this field.
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Minor

Enrich your studies at UBC with a minor in music or in applied music technology.
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Minor

Enrich your studies at UBC with a minor in music or in applied music technology.
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Music courses

Music courses

Student ensembles
Explore the diverse and dynamic performance training opportunities available to all UBC students in the student ensembles.
Areas of study
Explore our nine areas of study, where students receive first-class comprehensive training in performance, musicianship, history, theory, and all other relevant subjects.
Advising
Make informed and thoughtful decisions about your academic path with the help of our advising team.
Funding
Make the most of the financial resources available to you as a UBC student.
Opportunities
Gain hands-on experience through experiential learning and on-campus opportunities.
Faculty
Our faculty members are award-winning composers, musicians and instructors with a passion for teaching.
Admissions
Explore the step-by-step process on how to apply for an undergraduate degree in music at the University of British Columbia.