Bachelor of Arts (Music Industry)

3 years full-time

Learning and teaching

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work. These are primarily in English.

You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Program structure

The program is studied in a range of modes, including lectures, workshops, master classes and negotiated projects. The final semester involves an industry placement.

Year 1

Eight courses, including:

• workplace communication
• computer sound production
• business skills for the creative industries
• sound design
• design studio
• musical performance
• philosophy of popular culture.

Year 2

Eight courses, including:

• contemporary and legal issues in the music industry
• pathways into music industry practice
• the global musician
• concept development
• music style overview
• performance or business electives.

Year 3

Major project and production, an elective and practical experience: semester-long industry internship for the second half of final year.

The following program structure(s) is an example of what students are currently studying in this program.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

Graduates are employed in a variety of areas leading to middle and upper management within the broader music industry.

Completion of the program offers an opportunity to move from music performance, sound production and music business into employment in the performing arts industry through industry-based projects and placement.

You must meet the University entry requirements for this type of program.

Program entry requirements

Prerequisites

Current Year 12 prerequisite units 3 and 4—a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.

Selection tasks

Form: Applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online or direct applicant statement explaining their reasons for wanting to study the Bachelor of Arts (Music Industry) and include details of any relevant work, study, performance or sound production experience.

Interview (short-listed applicants only): Details will be provided by telephone, email or mail by 30 November to applicants required to attend. Interviews will be conducted in person or over the telephone if the applicant is interstate or overseas in November/December.

Advisory letters will be sent in early December.

1. Check program entry requirements and confirm you're eligible.

2. Check and complete the selection tasks (if applicable) by the relevant closing date - these tasks are listed in the program entry requirements.

3. Check the table below for how to apply.

4. Apply using the appropriate method by the closing date.

Application method

Equity access

If circumstances have interrupted or disadvantaged your access to education, RMIT offers equity access schemes that allow selection officers to give applicants extra consideration, which may improve your prospects of studying at RMIT.

Tuition fees vary according to program and are adjusted annually.

In a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) your tuition fee is shared between you and the Commonwealth Government - if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Fee assistance

As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:

• pay all or part of your student contribution up front and receive a 10% discount, or
• defer your tuition fees through the HECS-HELP loan scheme.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds. Learn more about RMIT Scholarships.

Other fees

In addition to tuition fees you will also pay the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF). You may be able to defer the fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

There may be other additional expenses and administrative fees associated with your studies.

Graduates of the following programs may be eligible to apply for exemptions:

• Diploma of Audiovisual Technology
• Advanced Diploma of Sound Production
• A Diploma or Advanced Diploma of music - practical, sound production, music business (available at other institutions) or equivalent.

Learn more about pathways or if you are eligible for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

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