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Music Production & Songwriting

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

2026-2027
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Course summary

This course is the first year of our BA (Hons) Music Production & Songwriting degree.

The CertHE Music Production & Songwriting is designed for aspiring songwriters, producers and composers who want to shape their musical identity, refine their craft and build towards career in the music industry. This course provides you with a grounding in the skills, confidence and industry insights you will need to find success.

You’ll learn the core principles of songwriting, from lyrical and melodic composition to creating arrangements that captivate listeners. You’ll gain experience in music production, learning how to create, produce and market your music to a professional standard.

Modules

Music Production
Songwriting Principles
Audio Recording
Music Composition
Music Industry
Songwriting Styles

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:
SWC1
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:
SWC1
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

Some applicants may be asked to demonstrate English language at CEFR level B2. Please note this requirement could also apply to mature students (21 or over) without formal qualifications. https://www.pointblankmusicschool.com/about-point-blank/about-london-school/studying-at-point-blank-london/entry-requirements-bahons/#english-language

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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