Music Production & Sound Engineering (3 Years) with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
pointblank Music School
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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JAN-26

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If you are interested in enrolling on one of our four BA (Hons) degree programmes and following your passion for music, Point Blank’s Foundation Year could be your launch pad. Throughout your studies with us, you will be able to access academic support workshops, wellbeing support, and equipment guidance to enable you to help you reach your full potential. If you can demonstrate the determination to succeed within a year you’ll be ready for our degree programmes.This course will enable you to ...Read more

If you are interested in enrolling on one of our four BA (Hons) degree programmes and following your passion for music, Point Blank’s Foundation Year could be your launch pad. Throughout your studies with us, you will be able to access academic support workshops, wellbeing support, and equipment guidance to enable you to help you reach your full potential. If you can demonstrate the determination to succeed within a year you’ll be ready for our degree programmes.

This course will enable you to develop confidence in your abilities whilst acquiring a strong knowledge and skillset needed to complete your chosen degree. Our Foundation Year has been designed to help you explore the key areas of the music industry, support you in discovering your interests, and help you make informed choices in your career ambitions.

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Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
What students say
M
Mazen
05 Dec 24

Pointblank has been playing a major role in my development as an artist, and engineer. It literally took my skills to an advanced level, and provided me with what I need to..Read more

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Sebastian
13 Nov 24

Best - equipment and place where you can really develop unfortunately feels like you have to work on your development by yourself, there’s not much supervision over your work..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

DD Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

PPP Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (D or E) Grades / Points required

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These are acceptable both on their own and in combination with other qualifications. You will require a minimum of two Advanced Highers or three Highers and a maximum of 5 Scottish higher qualifications.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,750 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£14750 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Music Production reviews

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M
Mazen
05 Dec 24
Music Production & Sound Engineering (Online) BA (Hons)
Pointblank has been playing a major role in my development as an artist, and engineer. It literally took my skills to an advanced level, and provided me with what I need to...
Read more
S
Sebastian
13 Nov 24
Music Production & Sound Engineering (3 Years) BA (Hons)
Best - equipment and place where you can really develop unfortunately feels like you have to work on your development by yourself, there’s not much supervision over your work...
Read more
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Established in 1994 in the heart of London, pointblank Music School has nurtured the talents of over 50,000 individuals aspiring to...

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pointblank Music School
26 Orsman Road London Islington N1 5QJ United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Old Street  0.6 miles away Nearest train station: Dalston Kingsland  0.5 miles away
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