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BA Major in Popular Music Studies

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BA Theatre Studies

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BA Music

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BA Major in Popular Music Studies

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BA Specialization in Music Administrative Studies

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BMus Music Recording Arts / Dipl. Music Industry Arts

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Training & Creative Work

•Integrates songwriting, production, recording, audio engineering, and critical study of popular music

•Performance opportunities include classroom and public presentations

Facilities

•Students use dedicated studios and current production software throughout the degree.

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CA$6,171

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CA$47,493

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Training & Creative Work

•Integrates songwriting, production, recording, audio engineering, and critical study of popular music

•Performance opportunities include classroom and public presentations

Facilities

•Students use dedicated studios and current production software throughout the degree.

Program Highlights

Training & Creative Work

•Integrates songwriting, production, recording, audio engineering, and critical study of popular music

•Performance opportunities include classroom and public presentations

Facilities

•Students use dedicated studios and current production software throughout the degree.

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Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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CA$156

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OUAC equal-consideration deadline (published prior cycle)Jan 15, 2026

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Music audition/interview Fee

CA$91

Deadline

Music audition and interview registration (published prior cycle)Feb 1, 2026

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Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Video / Audio Recordings (Two)

•Perform two popular-music tracks demonstrating technical, artistic, and musical ability; covers or original material are accepted

•Laptop musicians, songwriters, and producers may submit two audio recordings demonstrating songwriting or desktop-production skill

Questionnaire

•Complete the BA Popular Music Studies questionnaire.

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Application Process

•Apply to Western through OUAC

•After receiving a Western student number, register and pay the Music audition/interview fee

•Submit the program questionnaire and recordings

•Current official pages still publish Fall 2026 deadlines and requirements; Fall 2027 has not been published.

Transfer Pathway

University-transfer applicants may receive course credit that fits the BA Major in Popular Music Studies and must complete the program’s recordings, questionnaire, and interview.

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What's The Process

Recorded Submission + Interview

•Submit the required recordings and questionnaire

•Complete an in-person interview; applicants living more than 250 km from London, Ontario, or with special permission may request Zoom.

Scholarship Info

Scholarships

•Applicants are considered for Western admission awards and Don Wright Faculty of Music scholarships according to the published eligibility rules.

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43K

Enrollment

Costs & Aid

Domestic Tuition

CA$6,171

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International Tuition

CA$47,493

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Training & Creative Work

•Integrates songwriting, production, recording, audio engineering, and critical study of popular music

•Performance opportunities include classroom and public presentations

Facilities

•Students use dedicated studios and current production software throughout the degree.

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