pointblank Music School
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Phone:020 7729 4884
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Music Business
- CertHE
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 05/10/2026
- Undergraduate
- London Campus
- Awarded by:
- Middlesex University
Course summary
This course is designed for students who wish to do any or all of the following: progress onto the rest of the degree; secure employment in any area of the music industry; or develop your own business, using the entrepreneurial skills and industry knowledge gained on the course.
This programme is designed and taught by industry professionals who work in areas such as artist management, recording, music publishing, licensing and synchronisation, with some of the world’s biggest music companies, including Universal Music Group, BMG, EMI/Virgin, Warp Music Publishing. Our lecturers also work with big name artists like Basement Jaxx, Blue, Atomic Kitten, Robert Plant and Natalie Imbruglia.
Students on this course have the opportunity to gain real world experience, working with our A&R Director and Label Manager on campaigns for artists and releases signed to PBR (pointblank Recordings).
Modules
Music History and Culture
Recording and Distribution
IP and Copyright
Music and Artist Management
Music Publishing
Professional Development
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:
- MBC1
- Institution code:
- P73
- Campus name:
- London Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
pointblank Music School has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- MBC1
- 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
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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £9790 | Whole course |
| England | £9790 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £9790 | Whole course |
| Wales | £9790 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Whole course |
| International | £15750 | Whole 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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