Music Industry

The Bachelor of Arts Music Industry program provides an innovative approach to the study of music in local and global contexts.

Studying in the centre of Melbourne exposes you to thriving local scenes, buskers, bars, clubs, theatres and festivals, in the exciting music capital of Australia.

Through your studies you will explore contemporary trends and issues through a combination of practical, project-based work and academic, theoretical study. You will also learn about key music technologies, global music cultures, popular music scenes, music business practice and live music performance.

Beyond the specifics of the music industries, you will also investigate broader cultural, social and historical perspectives by undertaking a sequence of contextual courses.

Students are prepared for a variety of careers within the music industries and the broader creative industries.

Graduates in this program can expect to work in a diverse range of roles, including artist management, live sound engineering, journalism and teaching.

The Bachelor of Arts Music Industry program provides an innovative approach to the study of music in local and global contexts.

Studying in the centre of Melbourne exposes you to thriving local scenes, buskers, bars, clubs, theatres and festivals, in the exciting music capital of Australia.

Through your studies you will explore contemporary trends and issues through a combination of practical, project-based work and academic, theoretical study. You will also learn about key music technologies, global music cultures, popular music scenes, music business practice and live music performance.

Beyond the specifics of the music industries, you will also investigate broader cultural, social and historical perspectives by undertaking a sequence of contextual courses.

Students are prepared for a variety of careers within the music industries and the broader creative industries.

Graduates in this program can expect to work in a diverse range of roles, including artist management, live sound engineering, journalism and teaching.

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification).

Midyear entry is available to RMIT internal applicants (current RMIT local students and recent graduates) only.

You must have successfully completed:

• the Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)
  
  OR
• at least one year of a degree in a related discipline.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Selection tasks

You must include with your application:

• a personal statement outlining:
  • your reasons for wanting to study this program
  • your awareness of current music industry issues
  • your career aspirations.

A CV that shows evidence of any music performance, production or other industry experience. Evidence may include YouTube, SoundCloud or other website links. Please ensure that all links are correct. For collaborative work, applicants must detail their role and the role of the collaborator(s).