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| School | Carleton University | | |
| Location | Ottawa, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 20,049
Full-time Graduate: 3,905 | | |
| Degree | Bachelor | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 75% to 77% | | |
| Prerequisites | | | |
| Prerequisites Notes | ENG4U plus five best 4U/M courses. | | |
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| Description | Explore the many cultural aspects of music through the study of composition, music theory, community music, computer music, improvisation, Indigenous studies, gender studies and disability studies. Gain thorough knowledge about a wide variety of musical styles and traditions, including Western classical music, Canadian and world music, jazz and popular music. You’ll benefit from a close-knit music community and learn from highly qualified professors who are internationally distinguished and recognized for their achievements in teaching and research. The BA in Music consists of an
intensive study of non-performance-based music courses. There is no audition or performance requirement for the BA degree. To pursue music performance, see the Bachelor of Music (BMus).
Your career: arts management and administration; education; entertainment industry; law; library and archival work; media and communications | | |
| Next Steps | Request Info | | |
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