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Music Production & Sound Engineering (Online)

  • CertHE
  • 1 Years
  • Distance learning (full-time)
  • 13/04/2026
  • Undergraduate
London Campus
Awarded by:
Middlesex University
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Course summary

Not everyone can make it to our London or LA campuses to learn music production with Point Blank, so we have created a method of online learning for which we recently won a prestigious Webby Award. The CertHE in Music Production and Sound Engineering is your chance to benefit from the practical music industry expertise and innovative teaching methods that Point Blank is known for whilst also gaining an internationally recognised Higher Education qualification awarded by Middlesex University. This programme is full time distance learning, delivered by our expert instructors on our bespoke Virtual Learning Environment.

Current Validation and Degree Awarding Powers
This course is delivered by pointblank Music School, currently validated by Middlesex University.
pointblank is applying for UK Degree Awarding Powers. If approved, either before your course start date or after you have enrolled, your qualification will be awarded directly by pointblank rather than Middlesex University, with no change to its level or value.

Modules

Music Production
Music Composition
Sound Design
The Music Industry
Digital Audio
Production Styles

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • London Campus

Study options

  • CertHE • Distance learning (full-time) • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 13/04/2026

Apply by
29 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:
WW58
Institution code:
P73
Campus name:
London Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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
29 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:
WW58
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 - 160 points

A level - CC

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

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 - Pass (D or E)

Media, Broadcast and Production T Level

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Portfolio

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£6000Whole course
International£6000Whole course
England£6000Whole course
Northern Ireland£6000Whole course
Scotland£6000Whole course
Wales£6000Whole course
Channel Islands£6000Whole course
Republic of Ireland£6000Whole 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

Students can either choose to pay for their course privately, or alternatively, all of our higher education programmes are eligible for Student Finance loans. Please contact Student Finance directly to check your eligibility.

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