Music Production and Vocal Performance (1 Year) CertHE
Point Blank Music School
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 130 graduates of Music Production and Vocal Performance (1 Year) CertHE and other courses in Others in Technology at Point Blank Music School for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others in Technology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Music
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21801 | £19411 | £23181 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18253 - £25466 | £14340 - £24328 | £17441 - £29439 |
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Course Description
If you want to expand your vocal skills as a singer, rapper, emcee and more, and learn how to produce your own music, this programme is the right choice for you. This one year course is equivalent to a year of the full-length three year and two year degree options. 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 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
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Music Production and Vocal Performance (1 Year) CertHE at Point Blank Music School
| 55% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 0% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 0% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | A minimum 5.5 is required in each area (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing) |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | A minimum 5.5 is required in each area (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Music Production and Vocal Performance (1 Year) CertHE
| EU | £9250 | |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | |
| Scotland | £9250 | |
| Wales | £9250 | |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | |
| Ireland | £9250 | |
| International | £14750 |
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.
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About Point Blank Music School
Point Blank is a school dedicated to the disciplines surrounding music and its production, such as Sound Engineering, Radio courses, DJ courses, and more. Their campus is situated in Central London, England.
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Student composition of Point Blank Music School
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Total number of students enrolled at Point Blank Music School by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 790
- postgraduates:
- Total:
- 790
Where is this programme taught
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