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Bachelor
Bachelor of Music Industry
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
- 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 (2 years): 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.
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
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the deadline (3 March 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal (VTAC for Year 12 or IB applicants)
- Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
- Graduation certificates
- English test evidence
- Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $40,706 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $5,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Design and Social Context |
| Department | Department of Creative Arts and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 288 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 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 deposit is $5,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176.