Are you interested in adding a second major or degree to your B.Mus. program? You'll have choices in Music, Arts and Science once you're here.
Who can apply
You can apply to add a second major (music or non-music) to your program of study if:
- You have completed at least one year of full-time studies in a B.Mus. program here at McGill University.
- You are in good academic standing (CGPA of 3.00 or higher)
You can apply to add a second degree (music or non-music) to your program of study if:
- You have completed at least two years of full-time studies in a B.Mus. program here at McGill University
- You are in good academic standing (CGPA of 3.00 or higher).
How we assess your application
Some programs have limited enrolment. In deciding who we admit, we look at:
- Your cumulative grade point average (CGPA) from your studies at McGill University.
- Whether you have completed the prerequisites for the second program to which you are applying.
Length of double major/degree programs
- Double majors normally take 4 to 5 years. You will generally complete 24 to 36 additional credits.
- Double degrees normally take 5 to 6 years. You will complete at least 60 additional credits.
Program combinations
Students must complete at least one year of full-time studies at McGill and have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 before requesting a second program to be added.
Here are some of the options available to you:
- B.Mus. Performance + 2nd Music major in Music Research (Composition, Theory, Music History)
Note: Students are not permitted to pursue a double performance major. Concurrent Bachelor of Music/Education students are already in a double major and cannot request a third major to be added.
Application instruction:
Submit a Request to add as Second Music Major.
- B.Mus. + Arts major (double major)
Arts Major options are available on the Course Calendar.
Application instruction:
Eligible students should email studentaffairs.music [at] mcgill.ca between early June and mid-August to request the arts major to be added to the subsequent fall term.
For arts program advising , contact the department which offers the major. A list of arts advising office is found here.
- B.Mus. + Bachelor of Science (double degree only, no double major option)
A list of Bachelor of Science programs is found here.
We strongly encourage students to consult with a Science Advisor about their interest to pursue a Bachelor of Science before applying. Application to add a Bachelor of Science as a second degree is done through Faculty of Science.
Application instruction:
Contact Science Advising Office for Undergraduate Student Advising (SOUSA).
Are you interested in adding a minor to your degree? You can add Music, Management, Arts and Science minors.
