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Bachelor of Commercial Music
- Boca Raton, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Hands-on programme for careers in music production, Film scoring and advertising using professional software and studios.
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
- Apply concepts and methods in Commercial Music to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Courses include lights and projection for music
- Music industry practices. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Recording studios
- Teaching and tutoring
- Church music ministry
- Professional music organizations
- Entertainment industry
- Self-publishing as a music artist
- Singing and songwriting
- Live sound technical work
Curriculum
- Courses include lights and projection for music
- Music industry practices
- Performance ensembles
- Contemporary music theory
- Live sound
- Sound stage recording
- Music distribution and social media
- And music for film. Internships with recording studios
- Live sound companies
- Production houses and film scoring teams are emphasised.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion with course-by-course evaluation and GPA by a NACES member agency
- SAT or ACT required for first-year applicants (fewer than 60 transferable credits)
- Transfer applicants submit FAU application with evaluated college transcripts
- Proof of funds on the Financial Certification Form for the I-20.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion with course-by-course evaluation and GPA by a NACES member agency, SAT or ACT required for first-year applicants (fewer than 60 transferable credits), Transfer applicants submit FAU application with evaluated college transcripts, Proof of funds on the Financial Certification Form for the I-20.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale)
- PTE Academic 55
- Cambridge 180
- Duolingo 110
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines. Apply with the Common App (first-year) or the FAU Application (transfer or second bachelor's) and pay the 30 USD non-refundable fee. Send a course-by-course evaluation with GPA of your secondary school records from a NACES agency
- Plus SAT or ACT if you have fewer than 60 transferable credits. Send English scores (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE 55
- Duolingo 110) unless exempt. If admitted
- Complete the Financial Certification Form for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,193 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Boca Raton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters |
| Department | Department of Commercial Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
336 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
3 Dec 2027
385 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,193 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $29,181 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale), PTE Academic 55, Cambridge 180, Duolingo 110. A portfolio is required.