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Bachelor of Commercial Music (Music Industry)
Massey University

New Zealand

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About this course

What will I learn?

Seek out and develop new ways to work in the commercial music industry. Learn artist development, management and distribution, and how to stage live events and tours. In the Music Industry major, youll learn how to market and support musicians, developing the skills and networks to become an essential behind-the-scenes music industry professional. Study artist development and management, and how record labels and distribution networks work, including modern platforms like Spotify and social media. Get experience project-managing live music for concerts, tours and festivals. Engage critically with the music industry, considering the philosophy, politics and economics of commercial music. Explore new business models that challenge traditional industry conventions. Work with students from across Masseys commercial music degree to work on gigs, tours, music videos and online promotion.

Which department am I in?

College of Creative Arts

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$37,470.00 (18,85,852) per year
NZ $37,470 per 120 Credits
Start date

February 2025

Venue

Wellington Campus

Wallace Street,

Mount Cook,

Wellington,

6021, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University. To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution.

Specific requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for the Bachelor of Commercial Music, outside of university admission regulations.

We recommend you join us for a consultation if you're applying for Music Industry major, to make sure it's right for you.

Register for an audition or optional consultation

International English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS - 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band
  • TOEFL iBT - Overall score 80, minimum 19 in Writing
  • Cambridge English - B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.
  • NCEL - Level 4 (Academic)
  • PTE - 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skills
  • LanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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