Bachelor of Commercial Music (Honours) – BCommMus(Hons)
Performing
A course by
Massey University
Refine your specialist music skills with postgraduate study in Commercial Music. Develop advanced research and creative practice, supported by industry-connected academics and state-of-the-art facilities.
NZ$11,615
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Core skills this course teaches
Advanced specialist music skills
Refine and develop advanced practical and creative skills in commercial music, including performance, management, production, or technology.
Research and creative practice
Undertake research-driven creative projects, developing prototypes and final creative outputs informed by scholarly and industry research.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Commercial Music (Honours) at Massey University is a one-year, 120-credit postgraduate qualification for those who wish to refine their specialist music skills and become advanced practitioners in commercial music. The programme combines taught courses with an independent research project, allowing students to grow their creative practice through a research-driven approach. Students benefit from 1-on-1 mentorship with experienced academics and access to world-class facilities including recording studios, technology labs, and immersive media technologies. Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in the ever-evolving music industry and equipped for further postgraduate study.
Course Content
- Prototyping and development for advanced music projects
- Advanced music research project (creative work and research dissemination)
- Creative practice research methods
- Māori research methodologies for creative practice
- Electives in creative arts at 400 or 700 level (e.g., music technology, performance, industry, creative arts)
- Independent project with written thesis
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor of Commercial Music, or equivalent degree, with at least a B grade average at highest level courses
Build towards these roles
SingerDJLighting technicianTour managerMusic producerArtist managerPerformance artist
Build skills in these industries
Music Industry
