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Music at University of Prince Edward Island
BMus (Bachelor of Music) · Faculty of Arts (Department of Music) · Charlottetown campus
What average do you need for UPEI Music?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UPEI works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Performance and music electives in years 3 and 4.
What courses do you need?
UPEI's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- Also
- One 4U or 4M social studies course or one 4U language course
- Recommended
- A 4U math course
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- Audition on instrument or voice (Grade VI RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music) level), personal interview, theory and aural skills testsDue Scheduled by the Department of Music before registration
How much does UPEI Music cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $8,100 first year, $32,500 in all
- Student fees
- $800 to $1,400 first year, $3,400 to $5,400 in all
- Residence and meals
- $12,600 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $24,400 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Charlottetown, $677 a month
What careers does UPEI Music lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Graphic DesignerLogos, websites, packaging, apps. A portfolio matters more than a diploma.$65kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- MusicianPlay or sing for money. Almost everyone does it by stacking gigs, teaching and session work together.$33kTypical pay2 to 10 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- ActorFilm, TV (television), theatre, voice and commercials. Good money per day of work, and most people do not get many days.$50kTypical payup to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AnimatorYou make drawings and models move, frame by frame, for films, series and games.$65kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- ArchivistDecide what records survive and make them findable. Quiet work with long consequences.$82kTypical pay6 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- AuthorYou write books and long pieces for a living, usually alongside other writing work that pays the bills.$77kTypical payup to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study fine and performing arts?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Acting for the TheatreConcordia, Quebec | High school: C+ (Ontario 67 to 69% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| AdvertisingOCAD U, Ontario | Minimum overall average of 70% | $8,082 |
| Applied ArtsUNB, New Brunswick | Minimum admission average 65%; meeting it does not guarantee admission | $9,189 |
| ArtULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| Art dramatiqueMoncton, New Brunswick | Minimum average of 70% over the five admission courses (French at least 65%, the others at least 60%); meeting it does not guarantee a place in a limited program | $8,601 |
| Art Education: Visual ArtsConcordia, Quebec | High school: C+ (Ontario 67 to 69% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| Art History and Curatorial StudiesURegina, Saskatchewan | 65% average required (ENG4U plus three approved 4U/4M courses) | $8,888 |
| Art History and Museum StudiesULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Asks for less
- Music at Concordia: High school: C+ (Ontario 67 to 69% on Concordia's scale)
- Music at Algoma: Min. Avg. 65%
- Bachelor of Music at MacEwan: Competitive; no average range published; 65% overall is the minimum, and the audition is the main criterion
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: upei.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Courses: files.upei.ca (opens in a new tab) (calendar.upei.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: calendar.upei.ca (opens in a new tab) (upei.ca (opens in a new tab) (Fees and Funding))
- Residence: upei.ca (opens in a new tab) (upei.ca (opens in a new tab) ; upei.ca (opens in a new tab))
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with University of Prince Edward Island. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.