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1. Select your course
2. Start your application
3. Attend an interview
4. Complete your application
5. Complete your enrolment

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We're really excited for you to join the Melbourne Polytechnic community and we look forward to supporting you on your education journey.

The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form below. You'll then receive a link to complete the full online form, and be contacted by one of our Melbourne Polytechnic staff. 

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This course can take applications through Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) or direct to Melbourne Polytechnic.

Apply Through VTAC

You must apply via VTAC if any of the following apply to you:

  • You are currently studying Year 12 (or equivalent)
  • You are applying to more than one institution for a course/s listed on VTAC
  • You have already lodged a VTAC application for 2023.

To apply via VTAC, visit vtac.edu.au.

Apply Direct to Melbourne Polytechnic

You can apply direct to Melbourne Polytechnic if any of the following apply to you:

  • You are NOT currently studying Year 12 (or equivalent) in Australia
  • You intend to submit an application ONLY to Melbourne Polytechnic
  • Are a current Melbourne Polytechnic student

To start your direct application, fill the form below.
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HECABSMP - Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production

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Next Steps

Once you complete the short application form, you are asked to attend an interview to present your latest work with Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production staff members to ensure that this is the right course for you.

When we receive your application, the International Office will be in contact with you shortly to discuss your application and provide you additional instructions.

If you'd like to speak to one of our International Office staff directly, call 1300 635 276

LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

Selection for this course is based on applicants meeting specific criteria and successful outcome of an interview.

When the applicant initiates the application process, they will receive a Welcome Email containing a hyperlink to schedule an interview.

Register for interview and attend at the allocated day/time.

At interview applicants will be required to demonstrate:

  • An understanding of the study areas of the course
  • A clear purpose for undertaking the course, including future study and or career ambitions.
  • Recordings or a performance of two original musical works. Recordings or online links to streaming platforms may be submitted in advance via email.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years): Completion of VCE English with a study score of at least 20.

Applicants with Australian vocational education and training (VET) study: Students who have successfully completed a Diploma of Music Industry (Music Production or Music Performance) or Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production or Music Performance) will receive specific first year subject credits.

Applicants with higher education: A complete or incomplete higher education qualification. Selection is based on satisfactorily meeting the interview requirements.

Applicants with work and life experience: Selection is based on satisfactorily meeting the interview requirements.

Higher Education Admissions Criteria

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria.

INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Attend an interview.

Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency
English: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5, Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall with no individual communicative skill below 42, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
Other: Applicants will be required to present a folio of musical work at interview. Interviews and auditions by Skype or telephone are available for overseas applicants. For further information please email: BSMPadmin@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au
Applicants with Australian vocational education and training (VET) study
Students who have successfully completed a Diploma of Music Industry (Music Production or Music Performance) or Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production or Music Performance) will receive specific first year subject credits.