Honours BA in Music

120 course units / 4 years

The course offering varies from year to year, and courses may not be offered at the suggested term. You may adjust your course sequence as needed while respecting the course prerequisite(s).

The electives may be replaced by a combination of a Minor, Option(s), and/or elective units.

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2021-2022 calendars for the previous requirements.

Find your Program Requirements

Suggested Course Sequence

YearFall Winter 

1st year

Mandatory per term

  • ENG1100 (3 units) | WORKSHOP IN ESSAY WRITING
  • 1.5 course units from: MUS119112,5,MUS11941
  • MUS23063 (3 units) | THEORY AND ANALYSIS I
  • MUS2365 (3 units) |MUSIC: THE BIG QUESTIONS I
  • 3 course units from: AHL11001, AHL19001, ENG1120.
  • Continued - 1.5 course units from: MUS11912, MUS119422.
  • MUS2307 (3 units) | THEORY AND ANALYSIS II
  • MUS2366 (3 units) | MUSIC: THE BIG QUESTIONS II

1st year

Other requirements based on term availability.

9 course units (a combination of required courses from the 2nd discipline and/or elective courses)

2nd year

Mandatory per term

  • 3 course units from list: PHI1101, PHI1301.
    MUS23676 (3 units) | INDIGENOUS MUSICS OR 3 optional course units in music (MUS)
  • 3 course units from: AHL11001, AHL19001, PHI1102, PHI1103, PHI1104, PHI1302.
  • MUS23686 (3 units) | MUSIC AND IDENTITY OR 3 optional course units in music (MUS)

2nd year

Other requirements based on term availability.

6  optional course units in music (MUS)
12 course units (a combination of required courses from the 2nd discipline and/or elective courses)

3rd year

Mandatory per term

  • 3 course units from: MUS3110, MUS3111
  • n/a

3rd year

Other requirements based on term availability.

6  optional course units in music (MUS) at the 3000 or 4000 level4      
 9optional course units in music (MUS)         
12 course units (a combination of required courses from the 2nd discipline and/or elective courses)

4th year

Mandatory per term

  • MUS4928 (3 units) | MUSIC RESEARCH                  
     
3 course units from: MUS43011, MUS43101

4th year

Other requirements based on term availability.

3 optional course units in music (MUS) at the 4000 level4
6 optional course units in music at the 3000 or 4000 level4
15 course units (a combination of required courses from the 2nd discipline and/or elective courses)

Notes

  1. This course has variable topics. Students may take this course twice.
  2. A written test at the beginning of MUS 1191 will determine placement in an additional weekly lab.
  3. The course AMT 3105 can count towards this requirement.
  4. A written test at the beginning of MUS2306 will determine if the student must register for MUS1303. 
  5. MUS2306 is a corequisite for MUS1191.
  6. MUS2367 and MUS2368 are offered in alternating years.

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Suggested course sequence 2025

YearFall Winter 

1st year

Mandatory per term

  • ENG1100 (3 units) | WORKSHOP IN ESSAY WRITING
  • 1.5 course units from: MUS119112, 5, MUS119212, MUS119312, MUS119412
  • MUS23061, 2 (3 units) | THEORY AND ANALYSIS I
  • MUS2331 (3 units) | FORM/STYL I: MID AGE & RENAIS
  • 3 course units from: AHL11001, AHL19001, ENG1120.
  • Continued - 1.5 course units from : MUS119122, 5, MUS119222,MUS119322, MUS119422
  • MUS2307 (3 units) | THEORY AND ANALYSIS II
  • MUS2332 (3 units) | FORM/STYL II: BAROQ & RLY
     

1st year

Other requirements based on term availability.

9 course units (a combination of required courses from the 2nd discipline and/or elective courses)

2nd year

Mandatory per term

  • 3 units from: PHI1101, PHI1301
  • 1.5 units from: MUS21911, MUS21921, MUS21931, MUS21941
  • MUS3306 (3 units) | THEORY AND ANALYSIS III
  • MUS3333 (3 units) | FORM STYL III: LT CL & RLY ROM
  • 3 course units from: AHL11001, AHL19001, PHI1102, PHI1103, PHI1104, PHI1302.
  • Continued - 1.5 course units from: MUS21912, MUS21922, MUS21932, MUS21942
  • MUS3307 (3 units) | THEORY & ANALYSIS IV
  • MUS3334 (3 units) | FORM STYL IV: LT ROM & RLY MOD

2nd year

Other requirements based on term availability.

9 course units (a combination of required courses from the 2nd discipline and/or elective courses)

3rd year

Mandatory per term

  • MUS33356 (3 units) | TWENTIETH-CENTURY MUSIC
  • 3 course units from: MUS3328, MUS4928
     

3rd year

Other requirements based on term availability.

12  optional course units in music (MUS) at the 3000 or 4000 level3, 4
12 course units (a combination of required courses from the 2nd discipline and/or elective courses)

4th year

Mandatory per term

  • n/a
  • 3 course units from: MUS4301, MUS4308, MUS4310, MUS4311, MUS4323, MUS4374

4th year

Other requirements based on term availability.

3 optional course units in music (MUS) at the 4000 level4
6 optional course units in music (MUS)3, 4
18 course units (a combination of required courses from the 2nd discipline and/or elective courses)

Notes

  • The addition of a Minor is possible for this program. (See References - Program Structures)
  • AHL1100 and AHL1900 have variable topics.  Students may take these courses twice.
  • The course AMT3105 can count towards this requirement.