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The Music diploma will help launch your career in music and music-related professions by learning from some of Canada's finest performers, composers, and producers. Students can audition and specialized in any genre including classical, jazz, contemporary, and electronic music. Students will learn rehearsal methods, improvisation, notation systems, and more. 

Click [here](https://www.vcc.ca/international/programs/program-areas/music-and-dance/music-diploma/) for information about the international intake for this program.

Music Diploma

Vancouver Community College

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**All Applicants**

1. High school graduation or equivalent*
2. *English 12 (pass) or communications 12 (pass) or [equivalent*](https://www.vcc.ca/applying/registration-services/english-language-proficiency-requirements/general-information/)
 
*Note: applicants who have not graduated from high school may still be considered, with permission from the Music Department Leader.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

English language proficiency at an English 12 level, or equivalent

*Note: Please note all English assessments must have been written in the previous calendar year, with the exception of English 12 taken in Canada.

Academic Admission Requirement

MUSIC REQUIREMENTS

**Domestic Applicants**

1. Audition requirements differ for each instrument. See specific Application and Audition Requirements - Music Diploma and Music Prep Certificate
2. Entrance auditions and musicianship examinations are held from February through May. Applicants for admission to the Music Diploma program will write a diagnostic examination in theory and are tested on aural perception and rhythmic skills. Minimum standards are equivalent to Preparatory Music Theory 1 & 2 (MUSC 1013 and MUSC 1033), and Preparatory Musicianship 1 & 2 (MUSC 1011 and MUSC 1031).  Students who are accepted at the audition but who require upgrading of theory and musicianship may register concurrently in the recommended preparatory courses (MUSC 1011, 1013, MUSC 1031 and MUSC 1033). Students may also register for the other preparatory-level courses (MUSC 1010, 1030, 1054, 1064) and the following diploma-level courses: MUSC 1305, MUSC 1319, and MUSC 2490 (instructor permission and available space required.  Students will be wait-listed until available space and instructor permission are confirmed).

**International Applicants**

1. Successful audition in major performance area. See the VCC Music Application and Audition Requirements for details.
Submit the Supplemental Application form

Note: Entrance auditions and musicianship examinations are held from February through May. Applicants for admission to the Music Diploma program will write a diagnostic examination in theory and are tested on aural perception and rhythmic skills. Minimum standards are equivalent to Preparatory Music Theory 1 & 2 (MUSC 1013 and MUSC 1033), and Preparatory Musicianship 1 & 2 (MUSC 1011 and MUSC 1031).  Students who are accepted at the audition but who require upgrading of theory and musicianship may register concurrently in the recommended preparatory courses (MUSC 1011, 1013, MUSC 1031 and MUSC 1033). Students may also register for the other preparatory-level courses (MUSC 1010, 1030, 1054, 1064) and the following diploma-level courses: MUSC 1305, MUSC 1319, and MUSC 2490 (instructor permission and available space required.  Students will be wait-listed until available space and instructor permission are confirmed).

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

**Domestic Applicants**

1. Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
2. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
3. Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program.

**International Applicants**

1. International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
2. Applicants must submit [official transcripts and educational documents](https://www.vcc.ca/international/future-students/apply/how-to-apply/) as required by their course or program.
3. All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. 

**All Applicants**
Recommended Characteristics:

- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- 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

Admission Advice

Program seats will be available on a first-qualified, first-offered basis. You can find the program availability status [here](https://www.vcc.ca/international/programs/program-availability/availability-status/)

International students may refer to the VCC International page for details on admission deadlines.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information.

Vancouver Community College

Music Diploma

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