Academic Category

All Music students are registered in one of the following categories:

Academic Categories

Major: B.Mus. candidates may choose one or more of several majors as described under Browse Academic Units and Programs.

Faculty Program: a B.Mus. program which allows for cross-disciplinary studies. Students may opt to pursue one or two minor(s) offered by the Schulich School of Music, or add a major or minor offered by another faculty.  See Double Programs and Minor Programs for detail.  (see Faculty Program Music (B.Mus.) (123 credits) and Faculty Program Music - Jazz (B.Mus.) (123 credits)).

L.Mus.: Diploma programs are designed for advanced instrumentalists and singers who wish to concentrate on their practical subject.

Special: those who are not proceeding towards a degree or diploma.

Visiting: those taking courses at McGill for credit towards a degree at another university.

Exchange: those taking courses at McGill as an exchange student from one of McGill's approved list of bilateral exchange partners.