Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma

This programme is quality assured by Middlesex University and you receive a Middlesex award on successful completion. If you opt in to the academic pathway, this course is worth one of the following qualifications according to the table below:

If you wish to study for a full degree at Point Blank then please check out our range of degrees on this page.

* On the courses indicated above, you can opt out of the academic accreditation if you wish but still take advantage of Point Blank's expert instructors, outstanding facilities and practical hands on style of teaching. You will still achieve the in-house Point Blank Diploma on successful completion.

If you do not wish to opt in for the accreditation there are no formal entry requirements for this course. We recommend international students have a B2 level of English. It's possible to take an additional English Language course whilst studying with us, please contact us for more information. 

If you do wish to opt in for the accreditation validated by Middlesex University, the following guidelines are designed to orientate you through entry on to a Higher Education course at Point Blank:

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.

• Where conditional offers are made, typical offers will be set between:
  
  A Level: BBC – BCC
  BTEC: DMM - MMM
  Equivalent qualifications will also be accepted. For information on equivalency please click here.

• Unconditional offers will be reserved for exceptional applicants who demonstrate their ability through examples of previous work and/or attainment in previous academic study.

• All applicants must be able to demonstrate English language at level B2, equivalent to grade C at GCSE.

• 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.

• 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.

• International applicants should check minimum academic requirements for entry by using our partner University’s guide here.

• 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.

If you opt into the academic pathway, the core modules for this programme are: Intro to Production, Music Composition, Sound Design, Sound Engineering, Art of Mixing and Music Industry. After successful completion of these modules, you can receive a Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) equivalent to the first year of a degree course.

If you are a student from the UK, European Union or European Economic Area and would like to opt in the academic pathway, you will need to apply for the course by completing this application form.

If you have copies of your qualifications, please send them to us along with your application form. If you do not have copies of your qualifications or are waiting for your results, you may still submit the application form to be considered.

If you are accepted on the course, you may secure your place on the course by clicking the “Enrol Now” link above.

If you do not wish to opt in for the accreditation, you may enrol on the course by clicking the “Enrol Now” link above.

Please contact our Admissions Team if you have any questions.

EU Students

Students from the UK, European Union or European Economic Area can apply by following the guidance in the previous FAQ.

Non-EU Students

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.

For courses of 6 months or less: 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.

There are four terms per year: January, April, July and September and you can start your course at any of these entry points. However, our courses have limited availability and get booked well in advance, so we recommend enrolling as soon as you are ready to secure your place to avoid disappointment. 

Yes, we offer instalment plans for all our courses. To view the payment options available, click on the "Enrol Now" link above and navigate to step 2. There you can see the full payment options and payment dates for your chosen course and start date.

Degree and Diploma students take up to four modules concurrently.  Each module requires your attendance at one daytime class. Please note your classes will be scheduled before the start of each term. Call for details. In addition to classes, students are expected to schedule sufficient practice time each week. The studio facilities are open to you 7 days a week gaining you valuable studio time and reinforcing the skills learned in class. Students can also book regular 1-2-1 sessions with our instructors outside of class time. Tier 4 students will be monitored to ensure they fulfil the statutory requirements of their visas.

We host regular studio tours in the Orsman Road Studio Complex on Wednesdays at 2:00pm. Address: 26 Orsman Road, Hoxton, London, N1 5QJ. The Admissions Team will show you around the facilities, answer questions and help get you enrolled. We will be happy to arrange an alternative time if you are not available during our scheduled tours. In the meantime, watch the London School Video Tour now.

Please make sure you contact us to book a tour as they do not run every Wednesday.

We also host Open Day events every six weeks. Please contact us for more detail. 

There is a wide choice of student residences near to Point Blank. Please visit our Student Accommodation page for more info.

We supply all the equipment you need for your class and for practice time at our studios. You have access to our facilities 7 days a week during term time for the length of your course (excluding scheduled breaks). 

If you wish to buy equipment or software for your home studio, remember that Point Blank students qualify for discounts from Apple Education, Ableton, Native Instruments, Pioneer DJ and other leading industry partners.

Courses are delivered at our London campus which comprises of two buildings (on Orsman Road and Penn Street) within 400 metres of each other. Click here for more information on how to find us. 

This is a full time course and students should undertake 20 hours of study per module per week. This time includes lectures, 1-2-1 sessions with our instructors, studio bookings and self-study. Students can work whilst taking the course. We recommend students work no more than 15 hours per week.

If you have further questions, don't be shy, please contact a Course Advisor who will be happy to help.