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CertHE Vocal Performance and Songwriting

  • CertHE
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 05/10/2026
  • Undergraduate
London Campus
Awarded by:
Middlesex University
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2026-2027
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Course summary

The CertHE Vocal Performance & Songwriting is perfect for creative artists who want to write, record and perform their own music at a professional level. Blending songwriting, vocal artistry and performance within one unique programme, it gives you the tools, confidence and industry insights needed to build a sustainable career as an artist in today’s music industry.

While studying, you’ll explore yourself as an artist, developing your songwriting and vocal techniques from lyric and melody writing to vocal delivery and arrangement. The course covers music business, branding and self-promotion, giving you the entrepreneurial skills necessary to tackle the creator economy and power up your music career. Regular guest masterclasses, open mic nights and performance showcases will help you grow your network and confidence as a live artist.

Modules

Music Production
Vocal Performance
Songwriting Principles
Vocal Musicianship
Songwriting Styles
Audio Recording

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • London Campus

Study options

  • CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 05/10/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
VPS1
Institution code:
P73
Campus name:
London Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
VPS1
Institution code:
P73
Campus name:
London Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

A level - BBC

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

Access to HE Diploma

Applicants with the Access to HE Diploma should normally have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course. Successful completion of this course requires students to gain 60 credits, with 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2

Scottish Higher

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.

T Level - M

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6A minimum 5.5 is required in each area (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing)
All applicants must be able to demonstrate English language at CEFR level B2, equivalent to grade C / 4 at GCSE. Please note this requirement also applies to mature students (21 or over) without formal qualifications who have been admitted based on their admissions test and/or prior experience. All international students requiring visa sponsorship require an IELTS Academic test. If you are an international student applying for a Student Visa and do not currently have a valid IELTS Academic test, Point Blank will be happy to provide a fee waiver of 185 GBP, to be waived from your fees upon successful registration only. Point Blank will not provide further waivers for resits and the IELTS test booking receipt must be provided as proof of test fee paid. Fee waivers are applicable to tests completed post-application date only.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£9790Whole course
England£9790Whole course
Northern Ireland£9790Whole course
Scotland£9790Whole course
Wales£9790Whole course
Channel Islands£9790Whole course
Republic of Ireland£9790Whole course
International£15750Whole course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Applicants applying from the European Union

The We Are Europe Scholarship is awarded to EU applicants without settled or pre-settled status in the UK. This scholarship allows the same financial benefits as domestic students by granting EU students the home tuition fee.

To be eligible, applicants must be accepted on any of our higher education courses at our London campus.

Students with Pre-settled or Settled status in the UK should be eligible for UK Home Fees.

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