Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in Canada at VIU Canada

Program Overview for Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in Canada:

The Bachelor of Music in Jazz studies is currently undergoing a complete program review and is not accepting applications for admission at this time.  No new students will be admitted to begin the program in September 2022.

The Jazz Studies program will foster the acquisition of professional skills in a variety of performance genres.

It will offer hands-on experience of group music-making through ensembles and promote skills in the fields of music performance and its study; musical theory and composition; music history in

• general and jazz music history in particular;
• theoretical and applied to keyboard; instrumental and choral conducting;
• theoretical and applied computer technology; multi-track recording and film scoring;
• theoretical and applied sound recording; library and online research;
• techniques and practices fundamental to the music and entertainment industries; 
• music as a business.

These are the international student eligibility for the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in Canada

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Proof of English language proficiency
• International students who are BC high school graduates must have a minimum grade of “C” in English 12 for direct entry into an academic program.
• Official transcript of grades from high school (and post-secondary institutions where applicable).
• A minimum "C+" grade in one of Principles of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11, or equivalent. A mathematics assessment and placement examination is available for applicants without this admission requirement.
• Successful audition to show musical competence or potential.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies

Canadian citizens and those with permanent residence status in Canada are eligible for admission to University Academic programs if they meet one of the following conditions:

• graduation from a B.C. secondary school, or equivalent, with a minimum “C” grade in either English 12 or English 12 First Peoples;
• visiting student from a college or university (a “Letter of Permission” from the home institution is required);
• a transfer student from a college or university (at least 24 transferable university-level credits completed);
• English 12 with a minimum "C+" grade or equivalent.
• A minimum "C+" grade in one of Principles of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11, or equivalent. A mathematics assessment and placement examination is available for applicants without this admission requirement.
• Successful audition to show musical competence or potential.

These are the test eligibilities for the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in Canada.