Radio Pro Certificate
Take your radio skills to the next level
Take your radio skills to the next level
This Radio Pro Certificate will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to begin a successful career in radio. Delve deep into the world of radio and get practical, hands-on experience with software, hardware, equipment and techniques. Point Blank’s radio courses have kick-started the career of hundreds of radio professionals including Gemma Cairney (Radio One, Channel 4), Monki (Rinse FM, Radio One, 1Xtra), Josh Dowler (Radio One), Madam X (1Xtra), Mistajam (Radio One) and many more.
If you’re looking to get the best start to your career in radio, then you’re in the right place. This course runs twice a week for a 9-month period and will cover every aspect of radio including the use of the studio and equipment, planning, production, editing, creative processes, subject research, radio journalism, presenter persona, interviewing and lots more. You will also study modules such Station Identity and Branding to develop your own show and product, as well as Radio: The Business to understand how to pitch a show and develop your career path. Your final module will focus on current and Future Radio Trends to make sure you’re ahead of the game when beginning your journey into the exciting world of radio! You’ll be studying at our state-of-the-art facilities in Shoreditch and using 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 | 9 Months | |
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| Available start dates | 2022 | 2023 |
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| Weekly timetable | 2 classes per week. Please contact us for 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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| £4,945 payment in full | £835 |
| £200 reg fee + £1,765 per term | £285 |
| £200 reg fee + £620 per month | |
| Prices listed are UK and EU fees. Non-EU students please see enrolment process for more information. | |