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Bachelor of Songwriting and Production

Musicians Institute

  • Los Angeles, United States
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Music in Songwriting and Production is a full-time, On-campus bachelor programme at Musicians Institute in Hollywood.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain the principal concepts and methods of Songwriting and Production. Apply knowledge involving twelve-quarter. Interpret relevant information
  • Work on discipline-specific assignments
  • And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Performer
  • Accompanist
  • Arranger
  • Band member
  • Songwriter
  • Music director
  • Transcriber
  • Copyist
  • Music supervisor
  • Writing for other artists
  • TV
  • Film and commercial placement

Curriculum

  • Twelve-quarter
  • 180-credit degree. Writing
  • Performing and recording original music: lyric writing
  • Melody creation
  • Recording techniques
  • Production
  • Mixing and mastering a professional demo with industry software such as Logic
  • Pro Tools and Ableton Live
  • Ending in a Senior Project Portfolio.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school diploma or equivalent with official English translation
  • 250-word essay
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Transcripts evaluated by a NACES member
  • Audition and performance video
  • English test (IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 72
  • PTE 50
  • Duolingo 100)
  • Grade/context: No minimum grade published.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution (official English translation), 250-word essay, Two letters of recommendation (one academic, One music), Transcripts, Audition/entrance test and performance video, Transcripts evaluated by a NACES member for foreign credentials.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 72
  • PTE Academic 50
  • Duolingo 100

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
  • Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements. Apply online at (application fee 100 USD). Submit transcripts with a NACES evaluation
  2. 250-word essay
  3. Two recommendation letters
  4. Audition or entrance test video and English scores (IELTS 6.0
  5. TOEFL iBT 72
  6. PTE 50 or Duolingo 100). After acceptance send a bank statement
  7. Passport copy and the partial tuition payment for the I-Pay the 200 USD SEVIS fee and apply for the F-1 visa with the I-Arrive on your registration date and arrange required health insurance.

Other costs

Tuition per year$38,108, $38,295 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusHollywood
Faculty or schoolIndustry Studies
DepartmentSongwriting and Production
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteUniversity scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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    April 2027

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    July 2027

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    October 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.