MUSI20206 The Business of Music
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is MUSI20206 hard?
MUSI20206: Easier. #2 on the easy list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (10 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week.
What you learn
How the music business works: copyright, contracts, marketing, touring, streaming and music in film, TV, games and ads.
After it you can
- Explain copyright and music rights
- Understand music industry deals
- Write about a music business issue
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 40%, Assignments 60%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2023–2026)
- Most call it an easy WAM booster: the 10 weekly quizzes (two attempts each) make up 40% and are seen as near-free marks.
- Several found the open-topic 2,400-word essay marked harder than expected, with little guidance; starting early is advised.
- The lecturer is described as funny and lively, but many found the long weekly lecture light on content and a bit boring.
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI20206 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MUSI20206?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MUSI20206 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 40%, Assignments 60%.
- Is MUSI20206 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Most call it an easy WAM booster: the 10 weekly quizzes (two attempts each) make up 40% and are seen as near-free marks.
- What do students say about MUSI20206?
- Most call it an easy WAM booster: the 10 weekly quizzes (two attempts each) make up 40% and are seen as near-free marks. Several found the open-topic 2,400-word essay marked harder than expected, with little guidance; starting early is advised. The lecturer is described as funny and lively, but many found the long weekly lecture light on content and a bit boring.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI20206 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI20206 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate MUSI20206?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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