Study Bachelor of Science in Recording Industry - Commercial Songwriting at Middle Tennessee State University in the USA, College of Media and Entertainment

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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 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.

Majors

Commercial Songwriting
Music Business

Which department am I in?

College of Media and Entertainment

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$34,888.00 per year

Books and Supplies - 1,260

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Middle Tennessee State University

1301 East Main Street,

Murfreesboro,

Tennessee,

37132, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have official high school or university transcripts and it must be mailed directly from your high school or university to MTSU. For guaranteed admission, applicants must have completed the recommended college preparatory courses and must present one of the following: GPA 3.0 OR.Minimum composite ACT score of 22 OR minimum SAT total score of 1100 (Evidence Based Reading, Writing and Math).If you do not meet either of the above requirements you will need: Minimum 2.7 GPA plus ACT score of 19 OR SAT score of 990 (Evidence-Based Reading or Writing and Math).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.