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Diploma of Commercial Music

Santa Barbara, United States
1.5 years
English
On campus
Diploma

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 or equivalent with transcripts for all prior study (equivalent of a 2.00 US GPA); at least 17 years old; official bank letter and financial statement; English proficiency (IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE 44
Duolingo 90 or other listed proof); not open to applicants who already completed a US degree; several majors closed to F-1.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion or equivalent with transcripts for all prior study; equivalent of 2.00 US GPA; at least 17 years old by start; applicants who already completed a degree in the US are not accepted; proof of funds (bank letter)

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 44
Duolingo 90
Cambridge 160
TOEIC 850
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,916 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus (Cliff Drive)
Faculty or school	Academic Affairs (credit programmes)
Department	Music
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.5 years.