31May
UndergraduateThis course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
pointblank 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 online degree is designed and maintained by industry experts who’ve worked with Pharrell, Kanye West, Bjork, Lily Allen and more. You will learn everything you need to know to craft a career in the music industry as a successful music producer, sound engineer, music/TV composer, audio editor, music arranger, artist/performer, studio manager, A&R/label manager and many other exciting vocations.
Modules
Year 1 Music Production Music Composition Sound Design Music Industry Creative Audio Production Styles Year 2 Creative Production & Remix Composing for Media Art of Mixing Marketing & Branding Advanced Sound Design Mastering Year 3 Advanced Composition Advanced Mixing Audio For Games Professional Portfolio Music Entrepreneur
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
15Jan
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
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
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
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
https://www.pointblankmusicschool.com/about-point-blank/about-online-school/entry-requirements-he/
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
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.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6000 | Year 1 |
| International | £6000 | Year 1 |
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £6000 | 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
Students can either choose to pay for their course privately, or alternatively, all of our higher education programmes are eligible for Student Finance loans. Please contact Student Finance directly to check your eligibility.
Provider information
pointblank Music School
23-28 Penn Street
London
N1 5DL