Take an innovative approach by studying music in local and global contexts. You'll study in the centre of Melbourne, exposing 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.

You'll be ready for a variety of careers within the music industries and the broader creative industries.

Graduates in this degree can expect to work in a diverse range of roles, including artist management, live sound engineering, journalism and teaching.

Graduates are employed in a variety of areas within the music industries and the broader creative industries. Completion of the degree offers you 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 course 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.