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Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production

ProviderMelbourne Polytechnic
Course code: VTAC6900368562Higher education providerStudy area: Creative ArtsCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

This degree program is designed for songwriters, composers, and music producers, all of whom are taught as artists. We recognise that contemporary music is created by diverse musicians using a wide range of methods and technical skills—from singer-songwriters and composers to recording producers. The program supports both artistic and commercial pathways, with core training in songwriting and music production. Students also study sustainable music career skills, music history, and cultural theory, which encourage new ways of thinking about music and the world. A wide selection of electives is available, including video clip production, launching record labels, live performance, and composing for film. Students may choose to exit after two years with an Associate Degree in Songwriting and Music Production. Our curriculum is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect developments in the contemporary music industry, with the most recent accreditation cycle commencing in 2024.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

Educational outcomes considered for selection

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the equivalent in your state or territory, or successful completion of the International Baccalaureate.

Recent Year 12 graduates

VTAC Personal Statement

Applicants with recent secondary education who wish to provide additional information (such as work experience) to support their application must complete the VTAC Personal Statement.

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Applicants who wish to provide additional information (such as work experience) to support their application must complete the VTAC Personal Statement.

Applicants who do not meet prerequisites

Applicants who do not meet the prerequisite requirements of this course and have commenced or successfully completed a higher education qualification will be considered for admission based on satisfactorily meeting the interview requirements.

Applicants with VET study

Applicants who have not met the prerequisite requirements of this course and who have completed a Diploma, Advanced Diploma of Music will be considered for admission based on satisfactorily meeting the interview requirements.

Applicants with work and life experience

Applicants who have not met the prerequisite requirements of this course will be considered for admission based on satisfactorily meeting the interview requirements.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.

References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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