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Bachelor of Songwriting

California Baptist University

Riverside, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Certificate in Songwriting is a full-time, On-campus certificate programme at Musicians Institute in Hollywood.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Songwriting. Apply concepts related to two-quarter in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

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

Curriculum

Two-quarter
30-credit certificate. 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

Secondary school diploma and official sealed transcripts with certified English translation; 250-650 word essay; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 72
IELTS 5.5
PTE 53 or Duolingo 105) or an approved waiver; transfer applicants need 24 transferable units with a 2.0 GPA.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma / official sealed transcripts with certified English translation; 24 transferable units with 2.0 GPA for transfer applicants; 250-650 word essay

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 72
IELTS 5.5 (no band below 4.5)
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105 (no subscore below 100)
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review eligibility and deadlines for Songwriting. Prepare academic records
identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$50,499 USD
Application fee	$45 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Riverside Campus
Faculty or school	School of Performing Arts
Department	Department of Songwriting
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.