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Undergraduate admissions

Music and Computer Science

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Why choose Music & Computer Science at UVic?

Blend creative practice with technical skill in a program designed for students who want to work with music and technology. Learn from music faculty and computer scientists, collaborate with professional recording engineers, and use technology to explore new styles, formats and ways of making music.

Two disciplines, one integrated degree

Combine music and computer science in flexible proportions, earning either a BFA or BSc based on your goals.

Learn by doing

Work hands-on with recording studios, electronic music labs and digital tools used in contemporary music production, performance, and sound design.

Creative and technical pathways

Build skills that support careers in music, audio technology, software development and other technology-driven fields — while continuing to work creatively with music.

Customize your degree

These areas of focus highlight different ways you can explore music and computer science through your course choices and projects as you progress through the program.

  • Acoustics
  • Music manipulation
  • Recording techniques
  • Sound synthesis

Hands-on learning

Co-operative Education (Co-op)

  • Through UVic’s Co-op program, you’ll apply what you learn in paid, career-related positions that count toward your degree—and give you a head start after graduation.
  • Co-op is available to everyone, including international students with co-op work permits.
  • On average, 70 percent of UVic Co-op students graduate with a job offer already in hand.
  • Unlike at some universities, at UVic, you don’t have to compete for a spot in Co-op.

Studios & spaces

  • The Philip T. Young Recital Hall
  • The Farquhar Auditorium
  • Electronic studios
  • Practice rooms
  • Digital music labs

Student life and community

Connect with other students who share your interests through the Computer Music Course Union, a student-run club for those passionate about music and technology. 

Inspiring courses

  • Language of Music
  • Introduction to Composition
  • Algorithms and Data Structures
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Acoustics of Music

Career possibilities

Graduates pursue roles where creative and technical skills overlap, including:

  • Audio programmer or developer
  • Software developer
  • Sound designer
  • Recording engineer
  • Music producer
  • Composer or musician

This degree also supports careers in broader technological fields while allowing you to continue working with music.

Career outcomes

All UVic co-op students

  • 70% of co-op students graduated with a job offer in hand
  • 42% of eligible students took part in co-op
  • 16% of these students found their post-graduation position because of their co-op experience

All UVic grads

  • 48% of graduating students received a job offer before graduation
  • 83% found career-related positions in their chosen field
  • 48% received a salary of more than $50,000 a year
  • 52% found work in Greater Victoria

Admission

Apply directly to this program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.

Program details

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Application deadline

Admission requirements

Expanded qualifications

English language proficiency

Transfer credit

Tuition & fees

Tuition rates effective May 1, 2025 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2025).

This is an estimate only and should be used to give students, parents, and/or sponsors an approximation of the tuition and ancillary fees. This estimate does not include housing, food, cost of books and supplies or other expenses that students can expect in a term.

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