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Bachelor of Music Industry
- Melbourne, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year degree combining music industry practice, Coursework and creative work.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Music Industry. Apply relevant theories
- Methods
- And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Music Industry.
Career outcomes
- Artist manager or booking agent
- Concert or event manager
- Music distribution and licensing
- Radio or streaming programmer
- Sound designer or engineer
- Record label A&R and operations
Curriculum
- Year one has foundation subjects on music industry practices
- Ethics and music production
- With major or minor studies and research and writing skills
- Later years add core subjects and industry experience. Three years full-time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completion of Australian Year 12 (VCE) or an equivalent qualification with a course-specific minimum average (65% on most pages
- up to 85% for some)
- plus prerequisites or selection tasks for some courses. RMIT Foundation Studies or a relevant diploma can also qualify
- Minimum average of 65% in a VCE-equivalent qualification on most course pages (38 of 60 bachelor pages read)
- 70-85% on others; some courses add selection tasks (portfolio
- interview
- test) and prerequisites
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent; completion of RMIT Foundation Studies or a recognised diploma also qualifies
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity
- Application Form
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $40,706 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Design and Social Context |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 288 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
3 Mar 2027
110 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 3 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $40,706 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, IELTS Academic 6.5.