Radio & DJ Diploma
Develop the skills for a professional radio career
Develop the skills for a professional radio career
Podcasting has been one of the fastest growing industries on the planet over the past few years, and it's not slowing down. If you're looking to build a successful podcasting and radio career in 2023, then this course is the one for you. Point Blank’s radio courses have kick-started the career of hundreds of radio professionals including Gemma Cairney (Radio One and Channel 4), Monki (Rinse FM, Radio One, and 1Xtra), Josh Dowler (Radio One), Madam X (1Xtra), Mistajam (Radio One), and many more. This course will give you solid foundations and skills to become a successful radio producer, audio producer, radio/podcast presenter, music/podcast curator, and much more!
You will learn: Radio Broadcasting, The Radio & Audio Industry, Essential DJ Skills, Presenting, Radio & Audio Production, Creative Skills, Radio & Audio Branding, Podcasting, and Advanced DJ Skills.
Point Blank classes are small to ensure you receive ample 1-2-1 time with your lecturers. Our studios are located in Shoreditch—a global hub of London music venues and bars—and include industry-standard, state-of-the-art technology, such as Adobe Audition and Myriad.
| Duration | 9 Months | |
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| Available start dates | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Weekly timetable | 3 classes per week. Please check the FAQs below for more details. | |
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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.
Frank is an audio & technical producer for BBC Radio & Podcasts. His work has been heard by millions of listeners across BBC World Service, Radio 1, Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. He also presents Global Dancefloor on a variety of independent stations and platforms.
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.
Mark runs Big Smoke Studios and is a recording engineer, mix engineer, musician, producer and lecturer with over 20 years of professional experience and industry practice.
J-Fresh is a BBC Radio 1Xtra mix resident, Ministry of Sound music curator, DJ, Broadcaster and Producer with support from BBC Radio 1, Mixmag, GRM Daily & Spotify Editorials.
There were lots of chances to make friends and go out to different stations like the BBC. I now work for Capital FM on the promotional team. I’m slowly working my way to be on the air but it’s a start. - Emily, Radio graduate
Aluna Francis is half of AlunaGeorge. She studied production at PB before taking off to chart success with 'You Know You Like It' & No.1 hit 'White Noise' with Disclosure. Check out her awesome video.
Everyone knows Leona from X Factor. Before she won it, Leona wowed her fellow students on our Singing Course. "Her talent was obvious" said her instructor, "and her success thoroughly deserved."
With 1,500,000 Facebook followers, Sri-Lankan born Arjun is a South Asian pop superstar. His single ‘I’ll Be Waiting” charted at #1 on iTunes India and spent 30 weeks on the BBC Asian Download Chart.
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!
| Fees | Saving over monthly instalments | ||
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| £7,995 payment in full | £1,160 | ||
| £200 reg fee + £2,895 per term | £270 | ||
| £200 reg fee + £995 per month | |||
| See details during the enrolment process. | |||