BA (Hons) Music Industry Management degree (2 years)
Create a career in music management
Create a career in music management
Want to work in today’s ever changing global music industry? Then you need to prepare for all eventualities and develop an entrepreneurial approach to your career. Developed and taught by industry professionals with years of experience in artist management, A&R, label management, publishing, festivals and live event management, our Music Industry Management degree will equip you with everything you need to succeed in the modern music industry.
Whether you want to work in A&R, artist management, branding and marketing, as a label executive, in live events or in any of the other varied roles available within the music industry today, our degree will give you the head start you need to make your mark on the music industry. As a consequence of lockdown (and importantly looking beyond the coronavirus pandemic too), Point Blank is 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.
Duration | 2 Years | |
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Available start dates | 2021 | 2022 |
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Weekly timetable | 3 classes per week. Please contact us for details. | |
UCAS code | W5W5 | |
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On our higher education programmes you will be taught through a variety of small intimate lectures and workshops. When not attending these sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently. Independent learning is about taking control of your work and deciding what you need to know and deciding how you are going to study. During this time you can take advantage of:
Each academic level consists of 120 credits and we expect students to study approximately 10 hours per credit. Each module is worth 20 credits and students are expected to study 10 hours per week per module (4 hours of lectures and 6 hours of independent learning).
Assessment is an integral part of learning and you may hear it referred to as formative or summative:
Most students show themselves to be stronger in some assessment types than others. To make it possible for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills to the best of their abilities, a wide range of assessment types is offered. Students will be asked to produce work in a wide variety of formats including: compositions, creative projects, written work, report, performances, presentations, 1-2-1 discussions, recordings and timed composition briefs. The assessment breakdown for this programme is approximately:
Point Blank has a reputation for having genuine roots in the music industry and has used this insider knowledge to define and shape their programmes in a fast-moving sector. The programmes are innovative in both delivery and content and manage to harness the unique individuality and industry experience of each lecturer. - Kwame Kwaten Director of A&R Point Blank recordings / Ferocious Talent CEO / Co Director Cre8ing Vision & Ultimate Seminar / Brits diversity board Co chair /Mobo Trustee / Record Producer / Vice Chairman of Music Managers Forum (MMF)
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 detail any previous study or relevant experience in music. The Admissions Team will look at the merits of each application, taking the following evidence into consideration: personal statement, predicted or previously attained grades, examples of work, references, and 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:
Applicants without formal music / music technology 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. This will initially be assessed through your personal statement which should detail any previous study or relevant experience in music. If your grades may be affected by the recent Coronavirus outbreak then don't worry, Point Blank remains absolutely determined that no applicant will be disadvantaged by the current crisis. Click here for more information on our entry requirements, international qualifications and how to apply.
Fees (UK) | Fees (non-UK) |
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£25 reg fee + £11,100 per year | £25 reg fee + £14,100 per year |
£25 reg fee + £3,700 per term | |
See details during the enrolment process. |
Being an undergraduate student involves two main expenses: tuition fees and living costs. Students can either choose to pay for their course privately, or alternatively, all of our higher education programmes are eligible for Student Finance loans. Eligible students may be able to apply for a tuition fee loan to cover the full course fees. This will be up to £9,250 per year for courses with standard delivery, or up to £11,100 per year for courses with accelerated delivery.
In addition, eligible students may be entitled to a maintenance loan of up to £12,382 per year. The amount of maintenance you can apply for will depend on your circumstances. EU students are not eligible for the maintenance loan. For students wishing to pay privately, we have a number of payment plans available, including annual and termly instalments. Click here for more information on fees and funding options available.
Point Blank is committed to making music education accessible to people of all backgrounds. We are delighted to offer our scholarships, bursaries and funds to support this commitment. These include a range of awards that aim to nurture talent as well as provide access to higher education for specific under-represented groups in higher education.
You can find a range of scholarships, bursaries and funds on offer by accessing our dedicated scholarships page.