At Point Blank, we understand that this is a very stressful time for applicants who have been working hard towards GCSE, A-level and Diploma qualifications and you have faced various changes to the way you study. This has 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).
To ensure we process your application as quickly as possible, please provide all relevant documentation and information listed below when you apply. If you are still studying or awaiting your results you can apply now with your predicted grades.
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.
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 an admissions test and/or attend an interview.
Where conditional offers are made, typical offers will be set between:
Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of accepted qualifications. Other qualifications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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.
Equivalent international qualifications will also be accepted. For information on equivalency please contact our Admissions Team.
Passion for music is one of the 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. With this in mind, we can consider giving aspirational offers to applicants who are predicted lower grades than our entry requirements.
So, if your predicted grades are below our minimum entry criteria, we may still make you an offer. For example, if the entry requirements for your chosen course are BBC and your predicted grades are CDD you may be made an offer of BBC, but with flexibility should you not achieve these grades.
We have a flexible and personalised admissions approach, our offers are always fair and, in some cases, aspirational—we aim to look beyond your predicted grades when giving a final decision on your application. 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.
Our new BA (Hons) Music Production & Vocal Performance degree is currently ‘subject to validation’ by Middlesex University, however we very much welcome your applications.
We anticipate entry requirements will be the same as our standard HE entry requirements, with the addition of a portfolio of tracks requested upon application and a vocal audition. We will publish further details once the course has been validated.
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:
Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of accepted qualifications. Other qualifications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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.
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.