Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Songwriting and Music Business

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Songwriting and Music Business will allow students to nurture their talents as songwriters while making the most of unparalleled music industry connections. Graduates will leave with an in-depth knowledge of their art, as well as invaluable experiences of the industry that supports it.

The focus will be on songwriting techniques, styles and genres, working with bands, music publishing, and marketing. These topics ensure that, upon graduation, students will be musicians with detailed knowledge of how the music business works.

By combining creative and artistic practices with an interest in business, graduates will be able to progress into a wide range of careers. These careers include becoming a self-managed artist or songwriter, composer for film or TV, entering into music publishing and copyright collection, live performance of original material, or pursuing professional qualifications in areas such as entertainment law or music and business education.

As the course progresses, students can specialize in topics that interest them most. This is possible through optional modules, such as creative performance, session skills, songwriting, technology, composing for film and TV, arranging, recording, teaching, and research. With these optional modules, the course can be tailored to meet the career outcome that suits individual goals.