The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from Brazil through entry on to a Higher Education course at Point Blank. If you would like to apply, please download your application form here. 

First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.

This will initially be assessed through your personal statement which should include any previous study or relevant experience in music. The Admissions Team will look at the merits of each applicant, taking the following evidence into consideration:

• Personal statement
• Predicted or previously attained grades
• Examples of work
• References
• Relevant work experience

Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.

• To meet the academic requirements, you would need to have completed one of the following:

Certificado de Ensino Medio with high grades and the Vestibular or PAS

A recognised UK foundation course

One year of university studies at a recognised Brazilian institution

American High School diploma with SATs and Advanced Placement exams

High school diploma with International Baccalaureate Diploma

Professional Diploma from a technical school (two years post-secondary in a specialised field of study)

• To meet the English language requirements you would be required to take an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) Exam and obtain an overall level of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each category

• Successful completion of a CertHE or DipHE programme delivered at Point Blank would precipitate entry at level 5 or 6 on the BA programme. Students who have previously completed a qualification at level 4 or 5 may also be eligible to start the programme at a different entry point.

• Places are limited and offers cannot be made to all applicants.

• If you are unsure whether you qualify for a place on a Point Blank Higher Education programme, please contact our Admissions Team.

Visa requirements

For courses of 6 months or more: you will most likely need to apply for a Tier 4 Visa. Point Blank has been awarded Tier 4 Sponsor Status and is able to sponsor international students on a Tier 4 Visa as long as applicants satisfy our application criteria. Please refer our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process. NB: International Students (outside the EU) course fees are subject to a £1000 surcharge.

If you are applying for the International Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma (6 months):  you will not require a Tier 4 Visa but may need to apply for a Student Visitor's Visa. Please refer to our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process.

The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from Canada through entry on to a Higher Education course at Point Blank. If you would like to apply, please download your application form here. 

First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.

This will initially be assessed through your personal statement which should include any previous study or relevant experience in music. The Admissions Team will look at the merits of each applicant, taking the following evidence into consideration:

• Personal statement
• Predicted or previously attained grades
• Examples of work
• References
• Relevant work experience

Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.

• To meet the academic requirements, you would need to have completed one of the following:

International Baccalaureate Diploma

High School Diploma or Secondary School Diploma with at least 5 grade 12 courses with 70% or higher

High School Diploma and scores of 3+ on at least two Advanced Placement exams

Satisfactorily completion of one year of college/university level study with minimum GPA of 3.0

Professional Diploma from a technical school (2 years post-secondary in a specialised field of study)

• Successful completion of a CertHE or DipHE programme delivered at Point Blank would precipitate entry at level 5 or 6 on the BA programme. Students who have previously completed a qualification at level 4 or 5 may also be eligible to start the programme at a different entry point.

• Places are limited and offers cannot be made to all applicants.

• If you are unsure whether you qualify for a place on a Point Blank Higher Education programme, please contact our Admissions Team.

Visa requirements

For courses of 6 months or more: you will most likely need to apply for a Tier 4 Visa. Point Blank has been awarded Tier 4 Sponsor Status and is able to sponsor international students on a Tier 4 Visa as long as applicants satisfy our application criteria. Please refer our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process. NB: International Students (outside the EU) course fees are subject to a £1000 surcharge.

If you are applying for the International Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma (6 months):  you will not require a Tier 4 Visa but may need to apply for a Student Visitor's Visa. Please refer to our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process.

The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from Columbia through entry on to a Higher Education course at Point Blank. If you would like to apply, please download your application form here. 

First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.

This will initially be assessed through your personal statement which should include any previous study or relevant experience in music. The Admissions Team will look at the merits of each applicant, taking the following evidence into consideration:

• Personal statement
• Predicted or previously attained grades
• Examples of work
• References
• Relevant work experience

Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.

• To meet the academic requirements, you would need to have completed one of the following:

High School Diploma (Bachillerato) and International Baccalaureate Diploma

Bachillerato and a recognised one-year foundation course

One year of university studies at a recognised Colombian institution

American High School diploma with SATs and Advanced Placement exams

Professional Diploma from a technical school (two years post-secondary in a specialised field of study)

• To meet the English language requirements you would be required to take an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) Exam and obtain an overall level of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each category

• Successful completion of a CertHE or DipHE programme delivered at Point Blank would precipitate entry at level 5 or 6 on the BA programme. Students who have previously completed a qualification at level 4 or 5 may also be eligible to start the programme at a different entry point.

• Places are limited and offers cannot be made to all applicants.

• If you are unsure whether you qualify for a place on a Point Blank Higher Education programme, please contact our Admissions Team.

Visa requirements

For courses of 6 months or more: you will most likely need to apply for a Tier 4 Visa. Point Blank has been awarded Tier 4 Sponsor Status and is able to sponsor international students on a Tier 4 Visa as long as applicants satisfy our application criteria. Please refer our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process. NB: International Students (outside the EU) course fees are subject to a £1000 surcharge.

If you are applying for the International Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma (6 months):  you will not require a Tier 4 Visa but may need to apply for a Student Visitor's Visa. Please refer to our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process.

The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from France through entry on to a Higher Education course at Point Blank. If you would like to apply, please download your application form here. 

First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.

This will initially be assessed through your personal statement which should include any previous study or relevant experience in music. The Admissions Team will look at the merits of each applicant, taking the following evidence into consideration:

• Personal statement
• Predicted or previously attained grades
• Examples of work
• References
• Relevant work experience

Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.

• To meet the academic requirements, you must have completed one of the following:

Baccalauréat (le bac) with a minimum score of 11 - 12.5

Option Internationale du Baccalauréat with minimum score of 10 - 11.5

• To meet the English language requirements we accept a minimum score of 14 in English in either the Baccalauréat (le bac) or Option Internationale du Baccalauréat. Alternatively, you could take an IELTS (Academic) Exam and obtain an overall level of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each category

• Successful completion of a CertHE or DipHE programme delivered at Point Blank would precipitate entry at level 5 or 6 on the BA programme. Students who have previously completed a qualification at level 4 or 5 may also be eligible to start the programme at a different entry point.

• Places are limited and offers cannot be made to all applicants.

• If you are unsure whether you qualify for a place on a Point Blank Higher Education programme, please contact our Admissions Team.

The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from India through entry on to a Higher Education course at Point Blank. If you would like to apply, please download your application form here. 

First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.

This will initially be assessed through your personal statement which should include any previous study or relevant experience in music. The Admissions Team will look at the merits of each applicant, taking the following evidence into consideration:

• Personal statement
• Predicted or previously attained grades
• Examples of work
• References
• Relevant work experience

Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.

• To meet the academic requirements, you would be required to have achieved 55% or above from a Local Board Examination. We can accept the following:

Indian School Certificate (Year 12)

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12

All India Senior School Certificate Examination

We can also accept the International Baccalaureate with an overall score of 24.

• To meet the English language requirements you would be required to take an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) Exam and obtain an overall level of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each category

• Successful completion of a CertHE or DipHE programme delivered at Point Blank would precipitate entry at level 5 or 6 on the BA programme. Students who have previously completed a qualification at level 4 or 5 may also be eligible to start the programme at a different entry point.

• Places are limited and offers cannot be made to all applicants.

• If you are unsure whether you qualify for a place on a Point Blank Higher Education programme, please contact our Admissions Team.

Visa requirements

For courses of 6 months or more: you will most likely need to apply for a Tier 4 Visa. Point Blank has been awarded Tier 4 Sponsor Status and is able to sponsor international students on a Tier 4 Visa as long as applicants satisfy our application criteria. Please refer our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process. NB: International Students (outside the EU) course fees are subject to a £1000 surcharge.

If you are applying for the International Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma (6 months):  you will not require a Tier 4 Visa but may need to apply for a Student Visitor's Visa. Please refer to our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process.

The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from Germany through entry on to a Higher Education course at Point Blank. If you would like to apply, please download your application form here. 

First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.

This will initially be assessed through your personal statement which should include any previous study or relevant experience in music. The Admissions Team will look at the merits of each applicant, taking the following evidence into consideration:

• Personal statement
• Predicted or previously attained grades
• Examples of work
• References
• Relevant work experience

Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.

• To meet the academic requirements, you must have completed one of the following with a minimum grade of 2.0 – 2.6:

Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife 

Abitur or a Fachgebundene Hochschulreife

Fachhochschulreife

• You must also meet our standard English Language Requirements. We accept:

Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur minimum 11 (gut) in English when taken as an achievement/main/intensive course

Fachhochschulreife minimum 2 (Gut) in English

DAAD minimum C1

Alternatively, you could take an IELTS (Academic) Exam and obtain an overall level of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each category

• Successful completion of a CertHE or DipHE programme delivered at Point Blank would precipitate entry at level 5 or 6 on the BA programme. Students who have previously completed a qualification at level 4 or 5 may also be eligible to start the programme at a different entry point.

• Places are limited and offers cannot be made to all applicants.

• If you are unsure whether you qualify for a place on a Point Blank Higher Education programme, please contact our Admissions Team.

The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from Italy through entry on to a Higher Education course at Point Blank. If you would like to apply, please download your application form here. 

First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.

This will initially be assessed through your personal statement which should include any previous study or relevant experience in music. The Admissions Team will look at the merits of each applicant, taking the following evidence into consideration:

• Personal statement
• Predicted or previously attained grades
• Examples of work
• References
• Relevant work experience

Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.

• To meet the academic requirements, you must have completed the Esame di Stato with a minimum grade of 70

• To meet the English language requirements, you would be required to take an IELTS (Academic) Exam and obtain an overall level of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each category

• Successful completion of a CertHE or DipHE programme delivered at Point Blank would precipitate entry at level 5 or 6 on the BA programme. Students who have previously completed a qualification at level 4 or 5 may also be eligible to start the programme at a different entry point.

• Places are limited and offers cannot be made to all applicants.

• If you are unsure whether you qualify for a place on a Point Blank Higher Education programme, please contact our Admissions Team.

The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from Mexico through entry on to a Higher Education course at Point Blank. If you would like to apply, please download your application form here. 

First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.

This will initially be assessed through your personal statement which should include any previous study or relevant experience in music. The Admissions Team will look at the merits of each applicant, taking the following evidence into consideration:

• Personal statement
• Predicted or previously attained grades
• Examples of work
• References
• Relevant work experience

Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.

• To meet the academic requirements, you would need to have completed one of the following:

Bachillerato General or Bachillerato Technologico with marks above 70%

A UK Foundation course in a subject relevant to the degree you are applying for

International Baccalaureate Diploma

American high school diploma with a minimum of two Advanced Placement courses.

A Diploma from a community college with good marks

Associates Degree

• To meet the English language requirements you would be required to take an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) Exam and obtain an overall level of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each category

• Successful completion of a CertHE or DipHE programme delivered at Point Blank would precipitate entry at level 5 or 6 on the BA programme. Students who have previously completed a qualification at level 4 or 5 may also be eligible to start the programme at a different entry point.

• Places are limited and offers cannot be made to all applicants.

• If you are unsure whether you qualify for a place on a Point Blank Higher Education programme, please contact our Admissions Team.

Visa requirements

For courses of 6 months or more: you will most likely need to apply for a Tier 4 Visa. Point Blank has been awarded Tier 4 Sponsor Status and is able to sponsor international students on a Tier 4 Visa as long as applicants satisfy our application criteria. Please refer our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process. NB: International Students (outside the EU) course fees are subject to a £1000 surcharge.

If you are applying for the International Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma (6 months):  you will not require a Tier 4 Visa but may need to apply for a Student Visitor's Visa. Please refer to our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process.

The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from Spain through entry on to a Higher Education course at Point Blank. If you would like to apply, please download your application form here. 

First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.

This will initially be assessed through your personal statement which should include any previous study or relevant experience in music. The Admissions Team will look at the merits of each applicant, taking the following evidence into consideration:

• Personal statement
• Predicted or previously attained grades
• Examples of work
• References
• Relevant work experience

Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.

• To meet the academic requirements, you must have completed either the Título de Bachillerato with a minimum average grade 6.5 - 8

• To meet the English language requirements, you would be required to take an IELTS (Academic) Exam and obtain an overall level of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each category

• Successful completion of a CertHE or DipHE programme delivered at Point Blank would precipitate entry at level 5 or 6 on the BA programme. Students who have previously completed a qualification at level 4 or 5 may also be eligible to start the programme at a different entry point.

• Places are limited and offers cannot be made to all applicants.

• If you are unsure whether you qualify for a place on a Point Blank Higher Education programme, please contact our Admissions Team.

The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from the United States through entry on to a Higher Education course at Point Blank. If you would like to apply, please download your application form here. 

First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.

This will initially be assessed through your personal statement which should include any previous study or relevant experience in music. The Admissions Team will look at the merits of each applicant, taking the following evidence into consideration:

• Personal statement
• Predicted or previously attained grades
• Examples of work
• References
• Relevant work experience

Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.

• To meet the academic requirements, you would need to have completed one of the following:

A High School diploma with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 and SAT scores of 550 on each part or ACT composite score of 23

A High School diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and scores of 3+ on at least two advanced placement exams

International Baccalaureate Diploma and SAT scores of 550 on each part or ACT composite score of 23

One year of college/university level study with minimum GPA of 2.8

Professional Diploma from a technical school (two years post-secondary in a specialized field of study)

• Successful completion of a CertHE or DipHE programme delivered at Point Blank would precipitate entry at level 5 or 6 on the BA programme. Students who have previously completed a qualification at level 4 or 5 may also be eligible to start the programme at a different entry point.

• Places are limited and offers cannot be made to all applicants.

• If you are unsure whether you qualify for a place on a Point Blank Higher Education programme, please contact our Admissions Team.

Visa requirements

For courses of 6 months or more: you will most likely need to apply for a Tier 4 Visa. Point Blank has been awarded Tier 4 Sponsor Status and is able to sponsor international students on a Tier 4 Visa as long as applicants satisfy our application criteria. Please refer our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process. NB: International Students (outside the EU) course fees are subject to a £1000 surcharge.

If you are applying for the International Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma (6 months):  you will not require a Tier 4 Visa but may need to apply for a Student Visitor's Visa. Please refer to our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process.

If your country is not included in this list and you are unsure about how your qualification relates to our entry requirements please contact our Admissions Team who will be happy to help you work out it's equivalency.