We understand that this is a very stressful time for applicants who have been working hard towards their GCSE, A-level and Diploma qualifications and are now unsure about how those qualifications will be awarded.
Point Blank remains absolutely determined that no applicant will be disadvantaged by the current crisis. We are currently reviewing all of our admissions processes and requirements in the light of the cancellation of exams to limit the impact on our future students, including looking at different ways to assess your application beyond results.
The Government is also introducing new guidance on how students will be graded this year and more details will be available shortly. Once these details are published, we will contact all affected applicants to notify them of our updated admissions process for admission from September 2020.
For those of you still yet to apply regardless of whether your grades are affected by the Coronavirus outbreak, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible as our places are filling up fast.
While our buildings are currently closed to visitors, our staff are all working hard behind the scenes to keep our teaching and admissions processes running smoothly. Our Admissions team are open as usual and are on hand to give you all the support you need and answer any questions you might have. You can access them via email admissions@pointblankmusicschool.com
While there is not currently a fixed date when we will be able to reopen, the situation is not permanent, and we are looking forward to welcoming our new students to Point Blank.
If you have any questions then please don't hesitate to contact us. In the meantime, please see below for more information on our normal entry requirements.
It can be daunting applying for your degree. Please feel free to live chat, email or call us to learn more about our courses and the application process.
The following guidelines are designed to orientate you through entry on to a Higher Education course at Point Blank.
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 here.
Please note, if you are applying from outside the UK you can find specific entry requirements for certain countries below in the International Entry Requirements section. If your country is not listed here and you have any questions about your qualifications please contact our Admissions Team.
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:
Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.
Where conditional offers are made, typical offers will be set between:
Equivalent qualifications will also be accepted. For information on equivalency please click here.
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.
Entry requirements for the Foundation Year are:
All applicants must be able to demonstrate English language at level B2, equivalent to grade C at GCSE. If you have / are going to take an IELTS exam, the minimum level is 6.0 (with 5.5 in every category). Only IELTS Academic tests will be accepted. If you are an international student applying for a Tier 4 visa, you must have an IELTS UKVI Academic test.
Applicants without formal qualifications or who have achieved academic qualifications lower than the typical conditional offer may be considered on the strength of relevant prior learning and experience, demonstrated through an interview, written exercise and portfolio of work.
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 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:
Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.
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)
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:
Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.
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)
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 Colombia 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:
Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.
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)
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:
Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.
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 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:
Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.
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.
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:
Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.
Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife
Abitur or a Fachgebundene Hochschulreife
Fachhochschulreife
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
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:
Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.
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:
Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.
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
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:
Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.
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:
Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.
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)
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.