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Music and Computer Science at University of Victoria
BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) or BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Fine Arts with the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science · Victoria campus
What average do you need for UVic Music and Computer Science?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UVic works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
UVic's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English (minimum 73%)
- MHF4U Advanced Functions (minimum 77%)
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
- Application and portfolio submission form (School of Music)Due 31 January
How much does UVic Music and Computer Science cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $6,500 first year
- Student fees
- $1,000 to $1,900 first year
- Residence and meals
- $14,600 first yearFirst year
What do fine and performing arts graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for British Columbia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does UVic Music and Computer Science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in Applied Creative ArtsTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
| Contemporary ArtsSFU, British Columbia | Low 80s | $6,618 |
| Film ProductionUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Fine Arts (Visual Arts)UBCO, British Columbia | No average published; 67% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Media StudiesUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $8,252 |
| Media StudiesUBCO, British Columbia | No average published; 67% overall is the minimum to be considered | $8,252 |
| 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 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (Ontario)
- Tuition: uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (UVic tuition fee estimator; its data comes from uvic.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (uvic.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.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 Victoria. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.