📖Introduction

Selkirk College is a public college located in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. It offers a variety of certificate, diploma, and degree programs in areas such as arts, business, health, trades, and technology. With a focus on applied learning, Selkirk College provides students with practical skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen fields. The college is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes personal growth and academic achievement.

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📚About the Program

Non-degree in Contemporary Music & Technology - Advanced Diploma at Selkirk College

The Advanced Diploma in Music offers graduates of the Selkirk College Music & Technology program a chance to continue their learning with our expert instructors. Students can take their area of expertise to the next level and further develop their craft honing their skills to the contemporary music industry. As in our diploma program, a diverse cross-section of musical styles is offered allowing students to explore the best that each genre has to offer from rock and blues, to jazz, folk and world music. The Selkirk College Music Program has been preparing students for the commercial music and entertainment industry for over 25 years. It’s one of the only programs in Canada based on the world renowned Berklee College of Music curriculum and its guiding principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and practice of contemporary music. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Program Courses
Term 1
REQUIRED COURSES
ShowMUSC297 - Capstone I
ELECTIVE COURSES
Choose a minimum of 12 credits from the following elective courses:
ShowMUSC162 - Instrumental Lab I
ShowMUSC235 - Production Studio Management I
ShowMUSC245 - Live Sound Production I
ShowMUSC258 - Ensemble III
ShowMUSC260 - Mixdown and Editing
ShowMUSC268 - Songwriting I
ShowMUSC270 - Recording Techniques I
ShowMUSC272 - Improvisation I
ShowMUSC274 - Contemporary Harmony III
ShowMUSC282 - Film Scoring I
ShowMUSC288 - Advanced MIDI Applications I
ShowMUSC290 - The Business of Music
Term 2
REQUIRED COURSES
ShowMUSC298 - Capstone II
ELECTIVE COURSES
Choose a minimum of 12 credits from the following elective courses:
ShowMUSC236 - Production Studio Management II
ShowMUSC246 - Live Sound Production II
ShowMUSC253 - Private Lesson IV A
ShowMUSC259 - Ensemble IV
ShowMUSC261 - Mixdown And Editing II
ShowMUSC269 - Songwriting II
ShowMUSC271 - Recording Techniques II
ShowMUSC273 - Advanced Improvisation II
ShowMUSC275 - Contemporary Harmony IV
ShowMUSC283 - Film Scoring II
ShowMUSC289 - Advanced MIDI Applications II

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🏫About Selkirk College

Selkirk College is a respected public college located in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. With a history dating back to 1966, the college offers a diverse range of certificate, diploma, and degree programs. Selkirk College provides educational opportunities in areas such as arts, business, health, trades, and technology. The college's emphasis on experiential learning, industry relevance, and small class sizes allows students to receive individual attention and gain practical skills necessary for their chosen careers. Selkirk College fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment, promoting student success and personal development.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

574 RMB

Tuition fee:

15,845 CAD per year

15,845 CAD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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