Program Information

School: McMaster University
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Degree: Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Music, General
Description: Arts & Science at McMaster should not be thought of as a Faculty of Arts and Science; rather it is a small interdisciplinary program, with a rigorous curriculum. The program puts great emphasis on the development of students’ skills of inquiry, communication and critical thinking, and it provides students with some understanding of the major achievements of selected arts and science disciplines. The curriculum has been planned with three major objectives in mind: to enable substantial work in both the arts and the sciences; to develop skills in writing, speaking, and critical reasoning; and to foster the art of scholarly inquiry into issues of public concern.
URL: Arts & Science and Music (Combined Honours) at McMaster University
Length: 4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $28,482

Cost per year is based on 30 units, and includes the cost of tuition and mandatory supplementary fees.
Careers: Musicians and Singers

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* 88 to 100
Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 

Applicants are required to have at least six courses numbered 4U/M, including all required courses: ENG4U, and one of: MHF4U, MCV4U. Two of the four remaining credits must be at the U level. Note: MCV4U is highly recommended.
Test Scores:

  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 85] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate in Advanced English [min. 176] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86]

Students who have been asked to meet McMaster’s English Language Proficiency requirement must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving the minimum requirements as specified by McMaster: IELTS: 6.5, CAE: 176, PTE: 60, CAEL: 70, MELAB: 85, TOEFL (iBT): 86

Additional Admission Requirements:

    The supplementary application is due February 1.