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Associate of Commercial Music
Peralta Community College District - Laney College
- Oakland, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Hands-on programme for careers in music production, Film scoring and advertising using professional software and studios.
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
- 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
- Completed secondary school with translated diploma and transcripts
- No minimum GPA published
- English shown by TOEFL iBT 67
- IELTS 6.4
- Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement
- Otherwise ESOL first.
Accepted academic background
Completed secondary school (diploma and complete transcripts translated into English, College transcripts if any), Valid passport, Bank statement showing 25,970 USD for one year, 500-Word essay, Immunization and TB history, 50 USD fee, Transfer F-1 students also send current I-20s and visa.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.4
- TOEFL iBT 67
- Duolingo 89
Other requirements
- Work experience required
Work experience details
Relevant professional experience in the field is expected for admission.
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Academic certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Commercial Music. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Passport identification
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,410 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $250 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Visual & Performing Arts |
| Department | Commercial Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 22 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,410 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $250 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,460 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.4, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo 89. Work experience is required.