Music Production and Vocal Performance with Foundation Year
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time including foundation year
- 13/04/2026
- Undergraduate
- London Campus
- Awarded by:
- Middlesex University
Course summary
This program aims to help develop your skills as both a vocalist/performer and music producer. This will give you the best chance to enjoy an outstanding career in the music industry. It's for singers who want to be able to produce their own music. By studying at Point Blank, you’ll benefit from practical music industry experience and innovative teaching methods from the best in the business. This programme is developed and taught by industry professionals who’ve worked with huge stars like Pharrell Williams, Beyonce, Gwen Stefani and Rihanna. You’ll graduate with a validated degree and the skills and knowledge to help you make it as a successful artist/performer:
Learn how to write, produce and perform your vocals professionally, in the studio and on stage
Join a global alumni community with the likes of Izzy Bizu, Aluna Francis, Leona Lewis and more
Study at our state-of-the-art facilities in Shoreditch with small class sizes designed to give you the best engagement with lecturers
Access the best music production equipment for free and work directly with teaching staff on your vocals and music in 1-2-1 sessions
Enjoy professional recording studios to get the most out of your vocals
Engage with the wider Point Blank community and attend free masterclasses, collaboration events and other networking opportunities
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
Foundation Year:
Introduction to Music Production
Music Theory & Composition
Study Skills
Sound Synthesis
Introduction to Vocal Performance
Music Business
Audio Engineering
Music Genre Studies
Year 1
Music Production
Vocal Performance
Music Composition
Vocal Musicianship
Sound Engineering
The Music Industry
Studio Vocal Production
Songwriting & Lyrics
Art of Mixing
Electronic Music Performance
Year 2
Marketing & Branding
Live Vocal Techniques
Advanced Composition
Session Singing & Improvisation Showcase
Professional Portfolio Research
Professional Portfolio Project
Music Entrepreneur
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- London Campus
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 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:
- VPF3
- Institution code:
- P73
- Campus name:
- London Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
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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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- VPF3
- Institution code:
- P73
- Campus name:
- London Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - PP
T Level - Pass (D or E)
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
- A vocal audition will be required.
- Interview
- Portfolio
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | A minimum 5.5 is required in each area (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing) |
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £14750 | Year 1 |
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 and be studying their first degree.
Students with Pre-settled or Settled status in the UK should be eligible for UK Home Fees.