About Digital Audio Arts in University of Lethbridge

Program Description

Create a sound future with a comprehensive audio technology program that connects your interests in musical and technical creativity.

Our Digital Audio Arts program is theoretically grounded and practically-focused, with in-depth classroom work developed and delivered in real-world professional settings. Studies are further enhanced through presentations by experts and visiting artists from a variety of music industry fields and creative disciplines.

You'll build a strong foundation in music theory, history, composition, and performance exploring topics including audio engineering, music production, electronics and programming for musical applications, interactive music performance, and digital composition for media.

As you are exposed to music history, theory, and composition, you will also have opportunities to:

• master stereo and multi-track recording techniques
• collaborate on university film and animation projects, dance, theatre or performance art installations
• learn to use software tools to process analog and digital sounds
• give public performances of creative work
• attend lectures from leading industry specialists

Collaborate with students and faculty in fine arts and other disciplines to gain real-world research experiences. Discover your creative voice as you create soundscapes for visual media, design sounds for theatre and video games, or craft sonic environments to enhance emotions. Explore the possibilities for creativity through electroacoustic composition, sound design and recording, while training your ear.

You have full access to co-operative education, international exchanges, independent and applied studies as well as volunteer opportunities. uLethbridge is the only university in Alberta to offer co-operative education to all majors in the university, at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Possible Careers

• Sound Designer
• Digital Audio Editor
• Studio Musician/Synthesist
• Synthesist/Producer
• Composer
• Arranger
• Film, and TV Sound Designer
• Sound Consultant
• Computer Music Researcher

Some of these careers require additional education. Students may also choose to continue their education at the MFA or Ph.D. level. 

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :      overall score of 6.0, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.
• TOEFL  :      minimum total score of 80,
• PTE       :      Academic score with a minimum overall score of 54.

University of Lethbridge Ranking

University of Lethbridge has been ranked:

• #1 in Medical and Science grants ( primarily undergraduate category)
• Top 6% Worldwide in Research Performance
• 1 of 4 Comprehensive Academic and Research universities in Alberta.
• One of the top three research universities in Canada.
• #1358 in Best Global University by US News.
• #1034 in World ranking by Webometrics.
• #1001+ in World ranking by The World University Rankings.

University of Lethbridge Highlights

University of Lethbridge The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The estimated cost of attendance depends on several factors like the course chosen, housing, books and personal items.

The average cost of attendance at University of Lethbridge is 32,426 CAD.

University of Lethbridge English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

Students applying for any of the undergraduate programs must submit the results of high school and post-secondary school English Language tests or exams to meet the minimum requirements for English proficiency tests. One of the requirements for international applicants is the submission of English proficiency tests or exams such as CPE, PTE, CAEL, CAE, TOEFL and IELTS. The minimum requirements/scores for the English proficiency tests are outlined below.

University of Lethbridge Application process

How to apply

Application portal: Online

Application portal: 140 CAD

Application deadline:

Supporting documents:

• High School transcripts

• Indian applicants need to provide Academic Standard 12 certificate with minimum second division standing, vocational standard 12 certificates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• ACT or SAT score
• English language proficiency ( TOEFL score of 80 and IELTS score of 6.0 is acceptable)
• Transcripts
• Three letter of reference
• Curriculum vitae
• GMAT scores if applicable
• interview
• letter of intent
• English proficiency