• Diploma in Music at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is offered for 2 years.
  • This program is offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program is offered on campus.
  • All prospective music students apply to enter the Bachelor of Music in Musical Arts Degree.
  • Those students who wish to graduate with a Diploma in Music may apply after completing one of six concentrations.
  • The Diplomas in Music are two-year, four-semester programs. Each concentration is designed to help students develop their abilities in both academic and applied studies.
  • All students receive four semesters of private instruction on their chosen instrument and participate in a large ensemble each semester. The core curriculum is augmented by electives chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor.
  • The facilities at the Langley Campus have been designed to accommodate music instruction in orchestral, band, choral, and chamber music, as well as solo performance.
  • Intake occurs once a year in September for full-time program students. It is expected that most students will enroll in a full-time program, but part-time participation will be allowed subject to seat availability and the fulfillment of the course prerequisites.
  • Credit for courses completed at other institutions may be transferred subject to the approval of the Music Chair. As well, first-time registration for some courses may be allowed in January subject to the approval of the Music Chair and fulfillment of any course prerequisites.

  • It is highly recommended that prospective music students attend a music information session where all program and application procedures will be explained.