Bachelor of Commercial Music – BCommMus

In the Bachelor of Commercial Music, you will:

• think critically about the music industry and where you want to position yourself
• work collaboratively on a wide range of music events and experiences
• become proficient with industry-standard production tools.

The degree has 3 majors: Music Practice, Music Technology, and Music Industry, so you can choose whether you want to make and perform new music, engineer live and studio sound as well as design new music technology, or immerse yourself in the business of the music industry.

Commercial Music has a strong emphasis on popular music genres and new technology and methods. You’ll consider the role of streaming and digital media in the music industry and explore how to disrupt and operate outside of traditional business models.

Alongside the core courses in your major, you’ll work with students from across the qualification to learn music content creation, online and media skills, organise and produce music events and experiences, and make and release recordings.

The critical content of the qualification spans new musicology, the political economy of music, and music philosophy.

Learn from people who know the music industry

All our commercial music lecturers are active in the industry. They perform, record, tour, produce and manage successful music ventures in New Zealand and internationally.

Master your craft in world-class facilities

The purpose-built facilities at Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts are some of the best in the Southern Hemisphere. You’ll master industry-standard software and hardware, including recording and production methods, in world-class recording studios and rehearsal spaces.

Further study

Extend your study with postgraduate research in the Bachelor of Commercial Music (Honours), or take a creative product or idea to market in the Master of Creative Enterprise. Or, develop your own creative practice in a Master of Fine Arts.

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

• Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for the Bachelor of Commercial Music, outside of university admission regulations.

However for the Bachelor of Commercial Music (Music Practice) you must register for an audition. You should apply for entry to this degree before registering for your audition and you will be assessed for selection into the qualification.

We also recommend you join us for a consultation if you’re applying for Music Technology or Music Industry, to make sure it’s right for you.

• Register for an audition or optional consultation

Due dates

Note that application dates vary per major:

Music Practice

• 15 January for February (Semester One) start.
• 21 June for July (Semester Two) start.

Late applications may be accepted, subject to available spaces.

Music Industry and Music Technology

• General Massey University admissions due dates apply

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

• review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
• contact us through the Get advice button on this page.

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.