18Jan
Undergraduatepointblank Music School has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Do you dream of writing the perfect song? Are you an artist who wants to develop your style and musical identity? Our songwriting programme will provide you with the platform to write, create, produce and market your music - all delivered by industry professionals who have worked with the likes of Pharrell Williams, Beyonce, Gwen Stefani and Rihanna. This course is for anyone looking to become a songwriter, music producer, vocal producer, songwriter for film/TV, composer among many other occupations within the industry. The course will include a Songwriting Bootcamp where you will collaborate with fellow students and professional songwriters to help hone your unique style whilst preparing you for your professional portfolio . The course will instil the basic principles of songwriting before developing a variety of advanced techniques reflecting industry standard practice, such as stylistic composition and production, the art of lyric and melody writing, including the importance of collaboration and writing to a brief. The aim is to foster learners into professional music practitioners with a thorough understanding of the creative music industry. Therefore, learning will cover all areas of Music Production, Marketing and Branding and industry essentials. You will learn: Music Production (Ableton Live or Logic Pro), Songwriting Principles, Audio Recording, Music Composition, Songwriting Styles, Lyrics, Studio Vocal Production, Melody Writing, Art of Mixing, Co-Writing & Collaboration, Advanced Compostion, Writing to Brief, Songwriting Bootcamp, Professional Portfolio, Music Entrepreneur. Point Blank classes are small to ensure you receive ample 1-2-1 time with your lecturers. Our studios are located in Shoreditch—a global hub of London music venues and bars—and include industry-standard, state-of-the-art technology, from microphones to mixing desks. Please note that this degree programme is currently subject to validation by Middlesex University.
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 Songwriting Principles Audio Recording Music Composition Music Industry Songwriting Styles Lyrics Studio Vocal Production Year 2 Melody Writing Art of Mixing Co-writing & Collaboration Marketing & Branding Advanced Composition Writing to Brief Songwriting Bootcamp Professional Portfolio Music Entrepreneur
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- SW3F
- 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
T Level - Pass (D or E)
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
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
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 | £14750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Applicants applying from the European Union
The We Are Europe Scholarship is awarded to EU applicants without settled or pre-settled status in the UK. This scholarship allows the same financial benefits as domestic students by granting EU students the home tuition fee.
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.
Provider information
pointblank Music School
23-28 Penn Street
London
N1 5DL