pointblank Music School
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London
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Admissions
Email:admissions@pointblankmusicschool.com
Phone:020 7729 4884
Music Business
- CertHE
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 06/10/2025
- Undergraduate
- London Campus
- Awarded by:
- Middlesex University
Course summary
In an exciting and opportunity-filled musical landscape, this programme reveals the music business and gives you the skills, depth of knowledge, practical experience and confidence to succeed in a wide range of roles within the music industry. This programme focuses the production, manufacture, marketing and distribution of music as well as setting up a record label. You will gain the necessary knowledge to develop, budget and execute live performances and tours from start to finish. Other highlights include gaining in-depth knowledge of Intellectual Property (IP) law and copyright; advanced knowledge of the structure of the industry and the relationships between record labels, music publishing and the live sector; how to negotiate music industry contracts and deals, as well as identifying your own career opportunities and having a strategy for succeeding in your chosen field. Finally, as part of this programme, you will have the opportunity to set up a complete business from proposal to implementation.
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
- 06/10/2025
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:
- 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
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:
- 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
UCAS Tariff
64 pointsA level
CCPearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPPAccess to HE Diploma
D: 0 credits M: 0 credits P: 45 creditsScottish Higher
Not acceptedHistorical 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 | £9535 | Whole course |
| England | £9535 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £9535 | Whole course |
| Wales | £9535 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Whole course |
| International | £14750 | 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 and not have previously studied a degree.
Students with Pre-settled or Settled status in the UK should be eligible for UK Home Fees.
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