27Apr
UndergraduatePoint Blank Music School has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This DJ specialist programme is the fast track to a career in the music industry. It is your opportunity to pursue your passion for music and DJing whilst gaining a full BA (Hons) degree validated by Middlesex University in the process. With in-depth heavily DJ-focused content, this is an intensive and practical music degree course. Developed and taught by music industry professionals who have worked with Pharrell Williams, Chemical Brothers and Massive Attack to name a few, this programme ensures your expertise in crucial areas of the music industry such as DJing, production, remixing, sound design, mastering, how to manage your career (or manage others) and more.
Modules
Foundation Year Introduction to Music Production Music Theory & Composition Study Skills Sound Synthesis DJ Techniques Music Business Audio Engineering Music Genre Studies Year 1 Music Production Essential DJ Skills Music Composition The Music Industry Sound Design Production Styles Year 2 Creative Production & Remix Creative DJ Skills Art of Mixing Marketing & Branding Advanced Sound Design Electronic Music Performance Year 3 Advanced Composition Advanced DJ Skills VJ Skills Professional Portfolio Research Professional Portfolio Project Music Entrepreneur
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- WW4F
- Institution code:
- P73
- Campus name:
- Main Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Pass (D or E)
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Submitting a portfolio of tracks during the application process is recommended. This can be a SoundCloud link or tracks sent via wetransfer.com to [email protected]
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | A minimum 5.5 is required in each area (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing) |
All applicants must be able to demonstrate English language at CEFR level B2, equivalent to grade C / 4 at GCSE. Please note this requirement also applies to mature students (21 or over) without formal qualifications who have been admitted based on their admissions test and/or prior experience. All international students requiring visa sponsorship require an IELTS Academic test. If you are an international student applying for a Student Visa and do not currently have a valid IELTS Academic test, Point Blank will be happy to provide a fee waiver of 185 GBP, to be waived from your fees upon successful registration only. Point Blank will not provide further waivers for resits and the IELTS test booking receipt must be provided as proof of test fee paid. Fee waivers are applicable to tests completed post-application date only.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £12250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Applicants applying from the European Union
A scholarship is available to applicants from the European Union (EU) who do not have settle/pre-settled status in the UK. Each academic year, Point Blank can award these to EU applicants who would not otherwise be able to study with us. The scholarship is worth £3,000 per year (up to £9,000 in total depending on your pathway) and will be automatically deducted from the International course fees.
To be eligible, applicants must be accepted on any of our higher education courses at our London campus and be studying their first degree.
Students with Pre-settled or Settled status in the UK should be eligible for UK Home Fees.
Please note that from the 30th June 2023, our 3-year degree International course fees are due to rise to £14,750. To be eligible for the current fees, you will need to have applied, been accepted onto the programme, and accepted your offer before this date.
Provider information
Point Blank Music School
23-28 Penn Street
London
N1 5DL