$16,286 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Diploma Music
- The Diploma degree in Music at Douglas College is offered as 2 years or 4-term teaching program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- Students have to successfully complete 60 credits for this program.
- In the Music Diploma Program, students get private lessons in their chosen instrument or voice and take classes in music theory and history, performing ensembles, and class piano.
- Students may also choose to take other music electives.
- Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students receive a Diploma in Performing Arts – Music, which transfers to a number of university degree programs.
- To maintain full-time program status, Music Diploma students must enroll in a minimum of 11 credits, including both applied and academic options each term.
- Douglas College has a number of scholarships, bursaries, and awards available as well as other financial aid for students.
- Douglas College offers nearly $1,00,000 in entrance scholarships to new international students each year who have proven to be successful in their previous academic studies.
- Students may have job opportunities as a Music Producer, Recording Engineer, Artist Manager, Composer, etc.
- The average salary of the graduate goes up to 35,013 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $14326 | $14326 |
| Health Insurance | $836 | $836 |
| Books and supply | $1125 | $1125 |
| Total Fees | $16286 | $16286 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 83 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 56 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete BC secondary school graduation (or the equivalent in another school system).
- Students have one course short of BC secondary school graduation.
- Students complete 19 years old by the end of the first month of the first semester of attendance.
- English 12 with a minimum grade of "C" or approved substitution is required.
- Practical Audition: The student will perform music on his/her instrument or voice. To be placed in performance-level Studio Instruction courses, the student will demonstrate proficiency at the following minimum levels:
- Keyboard: Grade 10 RCMT or equivalent
- Guitar: Grade 5 RCMT or equivalent
- All other instruments and voice: Grade 6 RCMT or equivalent
- Theory Assessment: The student must demonstrate familiarity and fluency with musical rudiments.
- Intake Interview: The student will meet with a music faculty member to discuss their course plan and future goals.
Language Requirements:
- Students must have strong English skills.
- The students whose official language is not English must submit the English Language Proficiency scores like IELTS or TOEFL.
- If the student does not meet the language requirements they can take English Language Learning and Acquisition (ELLA) program and complete it and pursue this program.