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Music Production and Vocal Performance at pointblank Music School - UCAS

pointblank Music School

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Middlesex University

Music Production and Vocal Performance

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Course summary

This course is the first year of our BA Music Production & Vocal Performance degree. The CertHE Music Production & Vocal Performance gives graduates a grounding in the skills and knowledge required to start out as a performer with the ability to produce your own vocals in today’s competitive music industry.  Students learn music production/composition techniques using Logic or Ableton, DJ skills, alongside key singing and performance skills so you are better positioned to start your music career upon graduation. The course focuses on practical real-world learning with assessments which mimic industry relevant tasks to give you confidence as a professional to go on to a career as a singer, rapper, songwriter, lyricist, composer, vocal producer, coach, arranger and more. Based in our London campus you’ll benefit from fantastic performance, production and practice facilities enabling you to hone your craft and gain experience using industry standard kit and techniques. Our lecturers have extensive industry experience and have worked with massive stars such as Beyonce, Adele, Gwen Stefani and Kanye West. They use this knowledge to make your learning relevant and rewarding. We supplement your classes with a wide range of regular guest masterclasses from industry pros, gigs, open mic nights and more.

Modules

Music Production Vocal Performance Music Composition Vocal Musicianship Sound Engineering Music Industry


How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Audition

A vocal audition will be required.

Interview

Portfolio


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6A 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.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £9535 Whole course
England £9535 Whole course
Northern Ireland £9535 Whole course
Scotland £9535 Whole course
Wales £9535 Whole course
Channel Islands £9535 Whole course
Republic of Ireland £9535 Whole course
International £14750 Whole course

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 not have previously studied a degree. Students with Pre-settled or Settled status in the UK should be eligible for UK Home Fees.
Music Production and Vocal Performance at pointblank Music School - UCAS