Developed by music industry professionals who have worked with Bjork, Swedish House Mafia, N.E.R.D. and many more, the Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma is a comprehensive practical guide to the creative process of producing music. Featuring top software packages such as Native Instruments' Komplete, Waves and UAD, this course of intensive study consists of three classes per week plus unlimited practice time. There are six course modules, each specialising in an important area of music production. Class sizes are strictly limited and each student has their own Apple Mac audio workstation in class. Classes are taught by professional music producers and every student on this six month course has access to the Point Blank studio facilities seven days a week for the duration of their course. If you are hungry to learn music production and sound engineering and looking for the fast track route to professional skills then there is no other music production school quite like it. Click on the modules included below for content info.
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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:
Diploma Courses | Qualification |
DipHE Music Production & Sound Engineering | Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) |
DipHE Music Production & DJ Practice | Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) |
Music Production & Sound Engineering Master Diploma* | Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) |
Music Production & DJ Diploma* | Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) |
Music Production & Live Sound Engineering Diploma* | Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) |
Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma* | Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) |
International Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma* | Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) |
Radio Broadcasting Diploma* | Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) |
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:
Applicants may also be asked to complete a written exercise and/or attend an interview.
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.
Students from the UK, European Union or European Economic Area can apply by following the guidance in the previous FAQ.
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.
Professional and Career Development Loans are commercial bank loans that can be used to help pay for work related learning. You can borrow between £300 and £10,000 to help support the cost of up to two years of learning (or three years if it includes one year’s relevant unpaid practical work). The Government will pay the interest on the loan while you are learning and for one month afterwards. You will then need to start repaying the loan as you would any other commercial loans product. The loan can be used to pay course fees or other costs such as travel and living expenses. You can also use the loan to supplement other forms of support such as grants or bursaries. As the Professional and Career Development Loan is a commercial loan product, you should make sure you have investigated all the funding options that may be open to you to ensure you take an informed decision about whether the Loan is right for you. For further information on financial assistance to support your learning visit, click here or contact the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900. Our learning provider registration number is 5742.
Please note this scheme is closing and you must apply by 25th January 2019.
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 either one daytime class or two evening classes per week. 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.
Degree & Diplomas | Concurrent Modules/Days Per Week |
BA (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering Degree (2 Years) |
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BA (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering Degree (3 Years) |
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BA (Hons) Music Production & DJ Practice Degree (2 Years) |
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BA (Hons) Music Production & DJ Practice Degree (3 Years) |
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BA (Hons) Music Industry Management Degree (2 Years) |
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Music Production & Sound Engineering Complete Master Diploma |
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DipHE Music Production & Sound Engineering | 3 |
DipHE Music Production & DJ Practice | 3 |
Music Production & Sound Engineering Master Diploma | 4 |
Music Production & DJ Diploma | 4/3 |
Music Production & Live Sound Engineering Diploma | 3 |
Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma | 3 |
Music Production Diploma | 3 |
International Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma | 4 |
Advanced Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma | 4 |
Advanced Music Production & Sound Design Diploma | 4 |
Radio Broadcasting Diploma | 3 |
Complete DJ Performance Diploma | 2 |
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.
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One of the most in demand names in dance music having secured 3 Beatport #1s: ‘Get Beasty’, ‘Forget’ & ‘Voicemail’. Also owns 2 DJ Awards & DJ Mag’s ‘Best Tune’. Championed by Pete Tong & Annie Mac.
After studying our Music Production and Sound Engineering Diploma, Sanchit Balhara went on to compose for some of Bollywood's biggest films including the smash hit Ram-Leela.
Jan has worked on projects with major artists that include Oasis, Paul Weller, The Prodigy and KT Tunstall. He also has a number 1 album, 'Sonik Kicks', and an incredible live tour under his belt.
Ganesh worked with Pharrell, Swedish House Mafia, Kanye West, Lee Groves, Black Eyed Peas, The Killers and more. His experiences range from full band to solo artist recordings, mixing and production.
Credits: Trevor Horn, Brian Eno, Seal, Nick Cave, Newton Faulkner & The Cure. Integral to Ian Brown's success. Headlined Glastonbury, V Festival. Co-produced Solarized & UK #4 The World Is Yours.
Linton aka Stepz composes/produces for Dido, Warren G, All Saints, Jamelia & Imogen Heap to name a few. He’s been active in the music industry for 3 decades and was signed to Motown in the US.