Foundation Studies - Communication and Social Context (FS022COM) (108492M) + Bachelor of Arts - Music Industry (BP047) (065131G)

Foundation Studies - Communication and Social Context (FS022COM) (108492M): Foundation Studies is delivered by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Training, a fully owned entity of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University. Foundation Studies provides students with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for their future academic success.

Located in the heart of the vibrant city of Melbourne, close to cafés, shops, arts and entertainment precincts, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Training’s Foundation Studies specialist staff support students every step of the way. The university provides opportunities to develop students' global and social network, setting them up for success at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and into the future.

To ensure students get the best start to their studies, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology has invested in careers counselling, academic and welfare support for international students to access when and where it suits them.

Bachelor of Arts - Music Industry (BP047) (065131G): Students will take an innovative approach by studying music in local and global contexts. They will study in the centre of Melbourne, exposing them to thriving local scenes, buskers, bars, clubs, theatres and festivals - in the exciting music capital of Australia.

Through the studies students will explore contemporary trends and issues through a combination of practical, project-based work and academic, theoretical study. They 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, students will also investigate broader cultural, social and historical perspectives by undertaking a sequence of contextual subjects.

Students will 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.

Please note that applicants from some countries will be required to pay a non-refundable application fee. The fee will go towards the tuition deposit for any students who enrol.