The Bachelor of Arts Music Industry program provides an innovative approach to the study of music in local and global contexts. Studying in the centre of Melbourne exposes you to thriving local scenes, buskers, bars, clubs, theatres and festivals, in the exciting music capital of Australia. Through your studies you will explore contemporary trends and issues through a combination of practical, project-based work and academic, theoretical study. You will also learn about key music technologies, global music cultures, popular music scenes, music business practice and live music performance. Beyond the specifics of the music industries, you will also investigate broader cultural, social and historical perspectives by undertaking a sequence of contextual courses. Students are prepared for a variety of careers within the music industries and the broader creative industries. Graduates in this program can expect to work in a diverse range of roles, including artist management, live sound engineering, journalism and teaching. Career Graduates are employed in a variety of areas within the music industries and the broader creative industries. Completion of the program offers graduates the opportunity to find employment in these industries through industry-based projects and placements. RMIT students experience a high level of employment upon graduation due to their professional skill level. The program provides a broad overview of the music industries, and our graduates work in areas such as: live sound engineering studio production artist management event management distribution promotion performance marketing journalism research teaching Pathway options When you successfully complete the Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production) and achieve a minimum grade of 'Competent with Credit' (CCR), you are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Arts (Music Industry) with 3 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 144 credit points). If you achieve below the minimum grade, you may still apply. You will be assessed on a case by case basis and credit is not guaranteed. Alternatively, you can gain entry from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs. Further study When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT Honours or Postgraduate program.