Music Production & Songwriting
- CertHE
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 5 October 2026
- Undergraduate
- London Campus
- Awarded by:
- Middlesex University
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
- 5 October 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
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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
UCAS Tariff 64 points
A level CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MPP
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
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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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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