At Point Blank, we understand each of our applicants have been working hard towards GCSE, A-level and Diploma qualifications and that you may have faced various challenges along the way. This resulted in a great deal of uncertainty, and many of you will have missed out, not just on teaching and learning, but also on the support offered by face-to-face contact with fellow students, friends, family, and employers.
Point Blank remains determined that no applicant will be disadvantaged by the pandemic and will be looking at the overall merits of an application received, not just predicted, or attained grades.
We hope it will be reassuring for you to know that we have the flexibility to look at each application on a case-by-case basis, and work with you as individuals to make the best plans to facilitate your academic progression.
Results for international and EU applicants who have missed their conditional offer grades will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, taking in account the processes followed by the awarding bodies in the country the qualifications were awarded (where applicable).
All applications will be considered on an individual basis but there may not be enough time for you to prepare your visa documentation and arrive in the UK before the start of term. Upon receipt and assessment of your application, our admissions team will advise if your application will be deferred to April 2023 or October 2023.
Point Blank participates in the UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. This means that you can also apply via UCAS if you are considering other Universities or Schools.
The UCAS code for your chosen course can be found on the relevant course page but to submit your UCAS application please visit the UCAS website.
You can apply to up to five courses through UCAS and you don’t have to choose your favourite course until you've received your offers. Once you’ve submitted your application, UCAS will send all universities your details.
For most of our full-time undergraduate degrees you should apply through UCAS. However, if you already know that you want to study at Point Blank, and do not intend to apply to other institutions then you should apply direct to us using our online application form.
Please see below the entry requirements for courses at Point Blank Music School.
| Entry Requirements | UCAS Tariff Points | A Level | BTEC | Personal Statement | Audition |
| Music Production and Sound Engineering | 64 | CC | MMP/MM | Required | Not required |
| Music Production and DJ Performance | 64 | CC | MMP/MM | Required | Not required |
| Music Production and Vocal Performance | 64 | CC | MMP/MM | Required | Required |
| Music Industry Management | 64 | CC | PPP/MP | Required | Not required |
| Foundation Access to All Courses | 48 | DD | MMP/MM | Required | Not required |
Applicants may also be asked to complete an admissions test and/or attend an interview.
First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate their passion for music and 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:
Equivalent international qualifications will also be accepted. If you are applying from outside the UK you can find specific entry requirements for certain countries on our International Equivalencies Webpage. If your country is not listed here, please check minimum academic requirements for entry by using our partner University’s guide here.
To ensure we process your application as quickly as possible, please provide all relevant documentation and information listed above when you apply. If you are still studying or awaiting your results you can apply now with your predicted grades.
All material received by applicants as part of an application (portfolio, admissions tests etc.) will be used solely for admissions purposes. Applicants will retain all intellectual property rights on their own work and work will not be distributed outside of those Point Blank team members assessing applications.
Some applicants may be asked to demonstrate English language at CEFR level B2. Please note this requirement could also apply to mature students (21 or over) without formal qualifications who have been admitted based on their admissions test and/or prior experience.
If you are an International Applicant and require a student visa to study in the UK, you must attain one of the English Language tests in the table below:
| English Language Test | Minimm Grade | International Applicants |
| GCSE/IGCSE/O‐Level/International Cambridge O Level English (as a first or second language) | Grade C or 4 | Please enquire with Admissions Office |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 (with 5.5 in each component) | Accepted |
| Pearson Test of English | 51 (with 51 in all components) | Accepted |
| Cambridge ESOL | CPE Grade C CAE Grade B | Accepted |
| Language Cert International ESOL B2 SELT version ONLY | B2 High Pass overall and min 33/50 in each skill | Accepted |
| International Baccalaureate English A1 (Standard or Higher) and B (Higher Level) | Grade 5 | Not accepted |
| Trinity College (ISE only) | ISE II as evidence of all skills in English (B2) | Accepted |
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 equivalent to the cost of one IELTS Academic test fee, 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.
Business or music-related subjects should ideally form a substantial component of Level 3 qualifications. If an applicant has no business or music-related subjects, then we can consider an application if the personal statement indicates enthusiasm and an appetite for success within the music business.
All Applicants will be required to attend a Vocal Audition before gaining admissions onto the programme. You will also need to meet the qualification and English language requirements.
Applicants without formal qualifications or who have achieved academic qualifications lower than our entry requirement may be considered on the strength of relevant prior learning and experience, demonstrated through an interview, admissions test and portfolio of work.
Point Blank's Unconditional offers will be reserved for exceptional applicants who demonstrate their ability through examples of previous work and/or attainment in previous academic study
Passion for music is one criteria we at Point Blank greatly consider when assessing applications. Predicted grades are a good indicator of exam outcomes but they aren't always an accurate reflection of potential. We aim to look beyond your predicted grades when giving a final decision on your application with a flexible and personalised admissions approach. With this in mind, we can consider giving aspirational offers to applicants who are predicted lower grades than our entry requirements.
If the entry requirements for your chosen course are BC and your predicted grades are CD you may be made an offer of BC, but with flexibility should you not achieve these grades.
However, it's important you continue to aim for great results, but if things do not work out the way you planned, then we are here to support you.
If you have a love for music, we encourage you to apply to Point Blank whatever your circumstances and your predicted outcomes.
Point Blank is committed to making higher education accessible to everyone. We therefore encourage applications from all students regardless of background and circumstance. We want to see applications from all students with the potential to succeed. That's why we consider additional contextual information on an individual basis as part of our assessment of your application. Click here for more information.
If you are interested in enrolling on one of our degree programmes but do not meet the entry requirements, the Foundation Year course could be for you. This course aims to build your confidence and provide you with the necessary transferable skills you need to progress onto one of our undergraduate degrees.
Please note: Applicants who meet the grade requirements for our degree courses but do not have the relevant music experience may also be considered for the Foundation Year if this is a more suitable route.
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 start 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.
Brazilian applicants will need to have completed one of the following:
All international students requiring visa sponsorship require an IELTS Academic test. If you have / are going to take an IELTS exam, the minimum level is 6.0 overall (with 5.5 in each category: reading, writing, speaking and listening). Only IELTS Academic tests will be accepted.
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 equivalent to the cost of one IELTS Academic test fee, 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.
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 start 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.
The specific academic requirements for our Canadian applicants are below:
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)
If you are a citizen of Canada, you do not need to prove your English language ability to obtain your Student Visa.
The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from Colombia through entry on to a Higher Education course at Point Blank. If you would like to apply, please start 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.
The specific academic requirements for our Colombian applicants are below:
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)
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 start 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.
The specific academic requirements for our French applicants are below:
Baccalauréat (le bac) with a minimum score of 11 - 12.5
Option Internationale du Baccalauréat with minimum score of 10 - 11.5
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 start 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.
The specific academic requirements for our Indian applicants are below:
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.
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 start 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.
The specific academic requirements for our German applicants are below:
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
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 start 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.
The specific academic requirements for our Italian applicants are below:
Esame di Stato with a minimum grade of 70
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 start 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.
The specific academic requirements for our Mexican applicants are as below:
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
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 start 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.
The specific academic requirement for our Spanish applicants are below:
Título de Bachillerato with a minimum average grade 6.5 - 8
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 start 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.
The specific entry requirements for our US applicants are below:
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)
If you are a citizen of the USA, you do not need to prove your English language ability to obtain your Student Visa.
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.