BA (Music Industry) - 065131G in Melbourne Australia | RMIT University

Pursue your education in Melbourne, Australia's vibrant music hub, known for its dynamic local culture, street performers, nightlife venues, concert halls, and major events. This program covers essential music technologies, worldwide music traditions, contemporary music landscapes, industry operations, and stage performance. The Bachelor of Arts (Music Industry) stands out as a unique program celebrated for combining hands-on projects with scholarly learning. You can explore personal passions like digital music production using Ableton Live while honing analytical and decision-making abilities. During your final year, you'll complete an internship at a music-related business aligned with your professional goals, gaining valuable experience before entering the workforce.
Faculty members in the Bachelor of Arts (Music Industry) program maintain strong connections with numerous prominent music industry entities, leveraging these partnerships for academic research, instruction, and evaluation purposes.
Collaborating organizations feature the Mushroom Group (a powerhouse in recording and publishing), Music Victoria (Melbourne's premier industry advocacy group), the Australian Music Vault (preserving the nation's musical heritage), The Push (supporting young musicians), along with the Victorian Music Development Office, APRA AMCOS, the Australian Music Centre, and others.
Your third year includes an immersive industry internship. Past students have gained experience at major labels like Universal Music Australia, Warner Music Australia, and Sony; independent imprints such as Chapter Music and Milk Records; event promoters including Frontier; broadcasters like PBS FM; and renowned venues including The Tote, Corner Hotel, Laundry Bar, Opera Australia, and Melbourne Theatre Company. Additional placements have involved recording facilities, festival organizers, artist management firms, and other specialty areas matching student interests. Numerous interns have secured permanent positions with these organizations.
The July intake is exclusively for qualified applicants receiving advanced standing.