Bachelor of Applied Music

Diploma: Bachelor's Degree

Location: Broadway

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

Get comprehensive, top-tier training from working professionals in music theory, performance, and collaboration.

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Bachelor's Degree
Length	The Bachelor of Applied Music is a two year, four term program.
Hours
Delivery	Class-based
Campus	Broadway
Start Dates	Jan, Sep

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Bachelor's Degree
Length	The Bachelor of Applied Music is a two year, four term program.
Hours
Delivery	Class-based
Campus	Broadway
Start Dates	Sep
PGWP	Eligible

My time at Vancouver Community College’s Music and Dance Program has been nothing short of transformative. What began as a pursuit of artistic excellence evolved into a journey that not only refined my skills but also shaped me into a more confident and expressive individual.
John Dow, Music & Dance

What to expect

Monday to Friday daytime classes
Occasional evening or weekend rehearsals or performances
Classroom instruction
Individual instruction
Lab activities
Rehearsals
Regular jury performances
Recitals
Outreach activities
Public performances
Assignments
Quizzes and exams
Work experience practicum

What you will learn

Practise as professional performing artists in their specialty of musician, singer, composer, arranger, or producer.
Work as private teachers in their area of specialization
Work in music and arts production organizations, such as:\n• Film and Video Production\n• Video Game Production\n• Broadcast Media\n• Web Media\n• Performing Organizations
Promote themselves as self-employed music professionals.
Communicate and work effectively with producers, directors, other musicians and performance artists in other media such as dance, theatre, and electronic media.
Utilize current computer technologies.
Promote the arts, in general and music, specifically, as indispensable components of society and culture.
Develop approaches to lifelong learning.
Perform all activities in a professional, responsible and accountable manner.

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

The Bachelor of Applied Music is a two year, four term program.

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Admission Requirement

Successful completion of the VCC Music Diploma or equivalent with a minimum B average and minimum A- in specialized performance or academic area.
Written proposal to the School of Music outlining applicant’s goals and proposed program of work. The letter must clearly state how the program will fit the career aspirations of the applicant. This may be written under the supervision of or with the assistance of VCC Bachelor of Applied Music advisors. The intention of the written proposal is to assist the student in identifying their career plans and establishing the extent of research the applicant has undertaken in preparation for the degree program.
Two letters of recommendation written by persons other than family or close acquaintances who may be able to assess the applicant’s potential success in the degree program and who can speak to the applicant’s ability to carry out the proposed plan of work. The letters of recommendation must be dated no more that three months prior to the application deadline and must be submitted in a sealed envelope, with the recommender’s signature over the back flap of the envelope.
Successful audition in specialized performance area (i.e. voice, instrument). For students in composition, the audition will consist of a demonstration (live or recorded) of 3 *recently composed short compositions (between 5 and 8 min. in length) or a *larger single work (minimum 20 min in length).
Students wishing to pursue an academic stream must submit two **recent 3500 word papers or studies in lieu of an audition.

Applicants whose first language is not English and who are presenting foreign documents are required to do the VCC English Language Assessment. The following minimum scores are required: Minimum total score of 145 with: Speaking minimum of 27/30 Listening minimum of 27/30 Essay score minimum of 16/30 Reading minimum of 50/70 *The submitted work(s) must have been composed in the 12 month period preceding the application to the Bachelor of Applied Music. **The submitted papers or studies must have been written in the 12 month period preceding the application to the Bachelor of Applied Music.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

Ability to communicate effectively
Outstanding potential in area of specialization
Strongly motivated and proven ability to work to deadlines
Good organizational skills
Basic computer, word processing, and music notation software skills

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee	$36
Tuition	$7,119
Student union	$290
College initiative	$205
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$285
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental	$570	Provided by Student Union
U-Pass	$704	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$9,252

Books & Supplies

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Tuition deposit	$11,900	$10,000 non-refundable Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee	$145
Tuition	$37,262
Student union	$290
College initiative	$216
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$285
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental	$570	Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance	$149	Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass	$704	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$39,751

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.

Application Process

Audition Information: See the Application and Audition Requirements - Bachelor of Applied Music for Music Supplemental Application and audition instructions. If you complete all steps by one of the deadlines below, you will be invited to the next scheduled audition interview date. Auditions take place by video submission and Zoom interview.

Deadline to apply, submit audition video, and complete theory assessment for Winter 2026:

August 31, 2025
Contact music@vcc.ca for audition dates

Deadline to apply, submit audition video, and complete theory assessment for Fall 2026:

January 12 (for January 26 audition interview)
February 9 (for February 23 audition interview)
March 16 (for March 30 audition interview)
April 13 (for April 27 audition interview)
April 28 (for May 12 audition interview)
May 12 (for May 26 audition interview)

Audition interviews for Fall 2026:

January 26
February 23
March 30
April 27
May 12
May 26

Contact music@vcc.ca if you have questions.

International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.

January 29 audition interview, deadline is January 22
February 26 audition, deadline is February 5
March 26 audition, deadline is March 5
April 23 audition, deadline is April 2
May 5 audition, deadline is April 14
May 28 audition, deadline is May 7