Radio Broadcasting
Develop the skills to work in radio
Develop the skills to work in radio
Get hands-on practical training and learn how to plan, produce and edit a radio show in 3 months. Professional broadcasters with experience on BBC, Choice FM, Kiss FM and internet radio stations will guide you through the skills you need to broadcast on FM or DAB internet radio or via podcast. Enrol now to Join a global community of alumni including Gemma Cairney, (Radio One, 1Xtra, Channel 4) Monki, (Rinse FM, 1Xtra) and Tayo (Radio One, Fabric) and Mistajam (1Xtra, Radio One).
Throughout this course, you will learn all the tricks of the trade including the use of the studio, how radio works, how to plan, produce and edit a show, how to find work in the industry and lots more. You will also get the chance to practice hosting a live show which will give you the confidence to make the succeeding steps in your radio career. You’ll be studying at our state-of-the-art facilities in Shoreditch and learning on Myriad systems, the number one playout system used in radio stations across the world. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with the wider Point Blank community with free masterclasses and networking events. At Point Blank, we make it our priority to connect our students to the music industry to give you a head start in your career.
Our students also host and produce their own podcast as part of their learning experience. You can listen to Point Blank Stories for free on Spotify and Apple.
We are proud to be ahead of the curve in delivering a fantastic student experience whether on campus or online and are happy to include all the exclusive features for students listed here.
Course spaces are limited to ensure every student receives ample 1-2-1 sessions with their lecturers.
| Duration | 3 Months | |
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| Available start dates | 2022 | 2023 |
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| Weekly timetable | 1 class per week. Please contact us for details. | |
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Point Blank's Radio instructors were great at breaking down complex info and making it easily understandable and relevant to me. They gave me me good feedback on all the work I produced, and put me in contact with external radio shows, which I am so thankful for! - Emma, Radio student
Frank McWeeny is a studio director and content producer at the BBC. He also presents French Toast Radio which has received praise from Annie Mac, and makes documentaries for Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM.
Resident DJ for Goldie's Metalheadz label, presenter at 1Xtra, Radio 1 & Ministry of Sound. Recorded/remixed for Goldie, Roni Size, Guy Called Gerald, Trey Songz, Chipmunk, Nas & Damian Marley.
Active in the music industry since the 80's with extensive A&R, DJ and broadcast experience with Kiss FM and MTV. Self-published novel about the industry and presents a weekly show on mi-soul.com.
Stavros has multiple sample pack number 1s and his music has featured on HBO, BBC & other platforms. Runs Inside Out Records.
Tom Green AKA Rockwell has released on Metalheadz, Ministry Of Sound and Sony Music; toured the world as an international DJ, appearing at events and venues like Fabric, Ultra Europe & Glastonbury.
| Fees | Saving over monthly instalments |
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| £1,245 payment in full | £65 |
| £50 reg fee + balance of £1,195 | £65 |
| £50 reg fee + £420 per month | |
| See details during the enrolment process. | |
BBC Presenter. Made his name on 1Xtra, now presenting early breakfast on Radio 1. A DJ since age 14, when Dev decided to get serious about making his own beats, he swiftly enrolled at Point Blank.
Alysha Wood joins Gemma Cairney, Monki & Mistajam as Point Blank graduates who enjoy successful radio careers. Alysha has worked on the new Chris Moyles Radio X launch among other achievements.
After studying on our Radio Course, Anna went on to work on radio shows including BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra, Ministry of Sound Radio, Rinse FM & Kiss FM. She currently works for Beats 1 & Apple Music.
Spoony is a legend in UK dance music having brought garage to the masses in 2000 as part of the Dreem Team. He's since gone on to become a staple on Five Live but proved he's always learning by enrolling at PB!
Depending on your programme, certain pieces of hardware and software will be essential throughout your studies at Point Blank.
To help with your independent learning and assessment work, you will need to have access to this equipment outside of the campus. However, if you are able to attend classes on-campus, this equipment will be available to use either in-class or by booking practice time. Note that you have access to our facilities 7 days a week during term time for the length of your course (excluding scheduled breaks).
Please visit this page which lists the hardware and software you are required to own for programmes taught by Point Blank.
Where you may choose to study online (distance learning), this equipment will be essential to your studies and assignment work. If for any reason you cannot afford to purchase an essential item, you may be eligible for financial support via the hardship fund. More information about this can be found here.
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.
Each module requires your attendance at one daytime class which will be 3 or 4 hours long depending on the module. Your timetable will be confirmed a week before the start of each term. If you have specific timetable requests, please contact us before booking and we will do our best to arrange your classes at times that suit you.
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 lecturers outside of class time.
We would be happy to see if we can arrange a timetable that will work around your work commitments. Please contact us for more information. Please contact us for more information.
Non-UK students may need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa. Please refer to our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process.
If you have further questions, don't be shy, please contact a Course Advisor who will be happy to help.