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Writing and Research Requirement
English Requirement
Literature Requirement

The Writing and Research Requirement

began their studies in BMus in Winter Session 2009/10 or later from secondary school, including those with A-level credit.
began their studies in BMus in Winter Session 2009/10 or later from college or university with fewer than 7 transfer credits.
began their studies in BMus in Winter Session 2009/10 or later with a completed degree.
began their studies in BMus in Winter session 2010/11 from college or university with 53 or fewer transfer credits
began their studies in BMus in Winter 2011/12 or later

If this requirement does not apply to you, you must complete the First Year English Requirement.

Requirements and First-year English website (including registration and waiting list protocols)

The First Year English Requirement applies to students who:

began their studies in BMus before Winter Session 2009.
transferred into BMus from college/university or another UBC faculty with more than 6 credits in Winter Session 2009.
began their studies in BMus from college/university or another UBC faculty with more than 53 credits in Winter Session 2010.
If this applies to you, you must complete 6 credits of first year English with the first 60 credits
Once you have commenced your BMUS program at UBC, any required English credits MUST be completed at UBC.
To prepare for first-year English classes or if you are returning to university and wish to refresh your writing skills, a non-credit course, Writing 099: Advanced Composition may be taken through the UBC Writing Centre. Click here for schedule, registration and fee details.
Refer to First Year English Requirements for more details.

All BMUS students must complete 6 credits of Literature prior to graduation.
Eligible courses are in many subject areas.
GERM 402: Words and Music in German Literature (if offered) is popular for BMUS students.