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Pathways to Music (BMus) at 51±¾É« 

Throughout your Bachelor of Music degree, you will take courses in topics such as music performance, production, creation and style.

Once you have accepted your offer, please consult  and our  to determine where you are with your program requirements, the specific courses you'll need to complete and the length of your academic journey at 51±¾É«.

*Please Note: This pathway is currently under review and is subject to change without notice. Students are encouraged to review their offer letter and connect with Academic Advising once they have accepted their offer.

Performing Arts Diploma (Randolph College for the Performing Arts) 

Students who have successfully completed Randolph College for the Performing Arts (RCPA's) Performing Arts diploma may be eligible for admission into the Music (BMus) program at 51±¾É«'s Waterloo campus via this articulation agreement. 

• Required final average from this diploma: 75%+
• Other admission requirements: 60% in a 4U English (or equivalent) and proof of graduation
• Number of transfer credits granted: 10.0
• Number of 51±¾É« credits required to graduate: 10.0 

Additional Admission Requirements 

To be eligible for this pathway, you must also complete the following admissions requirements: 

• Regardless of whether 51±¾É« or RCPA is attended first, students must apply for transfer to the other program within 10 years of their final year enrolled in a qualifying program at their initial institution.
• Enrolment at both 51±¾É« and RCPA requires successful completion of an audition with each institution. 

Anticipated Transfer Credits 

These are the transfer credits you will receive outlined in your offer letter if you are admitted via this pathway:

• MU181 (0.25) 
• MU281 (0.25) 
• 2.25 credits: Music (100-level)
• 2.25 credits: Music (200-level)
• 2.5 credits: Interdisciplinary (100-level)
• 2.5 credits: Interdisciplinary (200-level) 

Audio Production and Engineering Diploma (Metalworks Institute)

Students who have successfully completed Metalworks Institute's Audio Production and Engineering diploma may be eligible for admission into the Music (BMus) program at 51±¾É«'s Waterloo campus via this articulation agreement.

• Required final average from this diploma: 75%+
• Other admission requirements: 60% in a 4U English (or equivalent) and proof of graduation
• Number of transfer credits granted: 5.0
• Number of 51±¾É« credits required to graduate: 15.0 

Additional Admission Requirements 

To be eligible for this pathway, you must also complete the following admissions requirements: 

• Regardless of whether 51±¾É« or Metalworks Institute is attended first, students must apply for transfer to the other program within 10 years of their final year enrolled in a qualifying program at their initial institution.

Anticipated Transfer Credits 

These are the transfer credits you will receive outlined in your offer letter if you are admitted via this pathway:

• 2.5 credits: Music (200-level) 
• 2.0 credits: Music (300-level)   
• 0.5 credit: Interdisciplinary (200-level) 

Academic Partnership Pathway (Randolph College for the Performing Arts)

In five years, students in the RCPA academic partnership pathway will complete a Bachelor of Music (BMus) in Voice Performance from 51±¾É« and a Performing Arts diploma from RCPA. To enrol in courses at RCPA pathway, you must obtain a  by submitting the online request form.  

Standard Academic Schedule 

The standard academic schedule as part of this academic partnership will look like: 

• Year 1: Attend 51±¾É« (apply for academic partnership at the end of year 1)
• Year 2: Attend 51±¾É« 
• Year 3: Attend 51±¾É«
• Year 4: Attend RCPA (24 months)

Please note: the timeline in which you attend 51±¾É« may look different than what is listed above. Connect with your academic advisor to learn more about your optimal registration schedule if you participate in this academic partnership.  

Academic Partnership Pathway (Metalworks Institute)

In only four years, students in the Metalworks academic partnership pathway will complete a Bachelor of Music (BMus) from 51±¾É« and an Audio Production and Engineering diploma from Metalworks Institute. To enrol in courses in the Metalworks pathway, you must obtain a  by submitting the online request form. 

• Admissions requirements: 60% in a 4U English (or equivalent)
• Number of transfer credits granted: 5.0 
• Number of 51±¾É« credits required to graduate: 20.0 

Standard Academic Schedule 

• Year 1: 51±¾É« (apply to academic partnership at the end of year 1)
• Year 2: 51±¾É« 
• Year 3: Metalworks 
• Year 4: 51±¾É«  

Please note: the timeline in which you attend 51±¾É« may look different than what is listed above. Connect with your academic advisor to learn more about your optimal registration schedule if you participate in this academic partnership.  

Learn More About Transferring to 51±¾É«

If you have additional questions about your transition to 51±¾É«, financial aid for transfer students or transfer credit evaluation, visit our transfer students website. If you are interested in transferring into this program with an academic history different than what is outlined above, apply using the and your transfer credits will be assessed on an individual basis and reported to you, along with your offer letter, upon admission to 51±¾É«.

Note: Not all program requirements are reflected in these pathway descriptions. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all academic program and course requirements have been met. Refer to regulations in the and once you have accepted your offer.