Digital Music Production

Domestic Applicant: BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent) or be 19 years of age or older  

International Applicant: BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent); Or Successful completion of one full academic year OR successful completion of a minimum of 24 university credits at a recognized post-secondary intuition

English Language Requirement

• Successful completion of English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12, or Literary Studies 12 (or equivalent)
• Successful completion of a post-secondary English or Communications course for which Langara College awards transfer credit
• A minimum “S” grade in Langara ENGL 1107 or 1110; Or a minimum “C” grade in ENGL 1120
• A minimum score of 2 on the Langara English Test (LET)  
• International Baccalaureate (IB) ENGL A (HL or SL) 4; Or IB ENGL LIT & PERFORM (SL) 4
• Advanced Placement (AP) ENGL LIT & COMP 3; Or AP ENGL LANG & COMP 3
• A minimum “D” grade in GCSE O-Level English or GCSE English Language B  
• Successful completion of LEAP Level 8 (or equivalent) (see note a)
• Language Proficiency Index (LPI) Level 4 with essay 24 (see note a)
• IELTS Academic Overall 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0 (see note a)
• Duolingo English Test 110 (see note b)
• TOEFL (IBT) Overall: 90, Writing: 21, Reading: 22, Listening: 22, Speaking:21 (see note a)
• CAEL Overall 60, Essay: 60 (see note a) 

If you have completed at least four years of full-time secondary or post-secondary study in English, you may have met the English Language requirements. For a list of approved countries, refer to English Language Countries.

Notes:

(a) Assessment test scores are valid for two years from the date they were taken. 
(b) Duolingo test scores must be sent directly to Langara College (view submission instructions).

Additional Requirements

Portfolio Submission. To ensure you have the best experience, we strongly urge applicants to have some basic proficiency with a musical instrument, DJ’ing or recording and/or sequencing with any music production software. Your portfolio must include original recordings of a performance, audio, video, or a song produced in a DAW and uploaded as MP3 files through the Application Portal. Alternatively, links to your work on Soundcloud, Spotify or YouTube link are also acceptable.

Letter of Intent. Please write a brief essay outlining your future plans and why you expect to successfully complete this program. This should be between 250 and 500 words. 

This program is Student Loan eligible for domestic students. If interested in exploring this option and you have questions, please contact the Financial Aid department or visit their webpage at: Langara College

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The program is no longer eligible for the Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). For more information, please contact Langara Global.

If you have a passion for music, we’re excited to welcome you into our intensive certificate program. Before you start your application, please review our admissions requirements to make sure you are eligible for acceptance into our program. To complete your application, you will need:

• A portfolio of original music / songs (as listed in the  Admission Requirements)
• A letter of intent / personal essay
• Academic transcripts
• Proof of English language proficiency (for all international students) 

See admissions requirements for descriptions of the different parts of the application listed above. Once you have the completed all the parts of your application, you can submit your application and pay your application fee.  

Application Fee

All domestic fees are $40 CAD 
All international fees are $155 CAD  

Application Process

Step 1: Submit your completed application form through the Continuing Studies Online Application and pay your application fee. Supporting documents can be submitted later in the Continuing Studies Applicant Portal. Access to the portal will be granted by email after your application is received. 

Please note: You cannot apply to this program through EducationPlanner BC (EPBC).  

Step 2: Our staff will review your submission, including a specific review of the portfolio by a lead instructor in the program.  

Step 3: If accepted into the program, a letter of Offer of Admission will be sent by email, after your application is approved and all documents have been verified. Allow approximately 7-10 business days for processing of your application.

Step 4: Pay deposit*

Step 5: Receive a Letter of Acceptance by email. The Letter of Acceptance will be issued after the tuition fees for the first semester have been received.  

Step 6: Apply for a Study Permit at the nearest Canadian embassy or visa office**

Step 7: Report to Langara College for your first day of class.

*Tuition fees of International Students are non-refundable and non-transferable for the first semester, unless study permit is declined by the Canadian Visa office.  

**International students only, if applying from overseas.