BSc. Recording Industry - Commercial Songwriting

Bachelors Degree 4 Years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

MTSU offers a songwriting degree through the College of Media and Entertainment as a Concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Recording Industry. Students must choose between the Commercial Songwriting Concentration and the Music Business Concentration.Music is an important part of life, and for many, music means songs. Songs are a magic combination of lyrics and melody that makes a difference, ranging from lifting a mood to driving a movement. Located near Nashville, the nation's songwriting mecca, MTSU offers students exceptional opportunities through its Commercial Songwriting degree program. With talented faculty members who have ties to all parts of the industry and the founding college chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), students enter a crowded field with valuable advantages.

Career Path

Created with input from music industry professionals and the leading industry associations, MTSU's innovative Recording Industry curriculum is a cutting-edge program that helps blaze a tailor-made path for its students into any of the many rewarding careers of Tennessee's robust music industries. Examples include Arranger, Artist, Musician, Producer, Singer, Songwriter.

Eligibility Requirements
Post Study Work Visa
Post Study Work Visa availability - YES
Admission Requirements
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Middle Tennessee State University below
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Programme Details
Bachelors Degree Level
4 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2026
January, 2025 → October, 2025
Closed
September, 2026
May, 2025 → June, 2026
Open
January, 2027
January, 2026 → October, 2026
Open
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