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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Music Production & DJ Performance (2 years)
pointblank Music School
Entry requirements
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W4W4
Here's what pointblank Music School says about its Music Production & DJ Performance (2 years) course.
BA (Hons) Music Production & DJ Performance?will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to succeed as a music producer and DJ performer in today’s competitive music industry.? Using your preferred DAW, you'll learn advanced music production skills to create your own tracks including composition, sound design and mixing. You'll also learn advanced DJ performance skills on state-of-the-art equipment, including remix and sampling techniques, electronic music performance and VJ skills. The programme also covers music business fundamentals and revenue strategies, preparing you to launch your career as a DJ/Producer while you're on the course.
The curriculum has been designed to reflect industry, with an emphasis on practical skills using the latest software/technology and music industry practices. Our lecturers have extensive industry experience (e.g. Pharrell Williams, The Chemical Brothers, Massive Attack), as well as qualified expertise in teaching at degree level.? In addition to industry-based techniques, graduate skills which are valuable to employers are embedded into the programme. These include writing and presentation/communication skills, research skills and critical analysis.
The culmination of the degree involves embarking on a specialist project in a chosen area of focus, enabling students to produce a tangible portfolio of work.
Learning is supported by bespoke VLE course materials including tutorial videos, study aids, course notes, project examples, and formative tasks to help you complete your summative assessments. You'll engage in regular personalised tutorials with your lecturers to receive valuable feedback on your progress, and class sizes are small, ensuring productive learning environments.
You'll have the chance to use your performance assessment videos on this course to apply to play at exclusive AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ events, including ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event) and IMS Ibiza (International Music Summit). There are further opportunities to perform at student showcase nights, termly DJ events, gigs at renowned venues like Ministry of Sound and fabric, and an annual competition to DJ at Elrow’s legendary parties!
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.
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Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Music Production & DJ Performance (2 years) at pointblank Music School.
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Music
Location
London Campus | London
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Music
• Audio technology
• Music and arts management
Start date
11 January 2027
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £11,440 per year |
| Scotland | £11,440 per year |
| Wales | £11,440 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £11,440 per year |
| Channel Islands | £11,440 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £11,440 per year |
| EU | £11,440 per year |
| International | £16,500 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1 Music Production Essential DJ Skills Music Composition The Music Industry Sound Design Production Styles Creative Production & Remix Creative DJ Skills Art of Mixing Marketing & Branding
Year 2 Advanced Sound Design Electronic Music Performance Advanced Composition Advanced DJ Skills VJ Skills Professional Portfolio Research Professional Portfolio Project Music Entrepreneur
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at pointblank Music School
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Music Production & DJ Performance (2 years) course at pointblank Music School features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
87%
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Teaching on my course
87%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
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Learning opportunities
85%
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Learning opportunities
85%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
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Assessment and feedback
87%
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Assessment and feedback
87%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
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Academic support
87%
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Academic support
87%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
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Organisation and management
81%
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Organisation and management
81%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
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80%
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Learning resources
73%
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Learning resources
73%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
71%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
73%
low
Student voice
73%
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Student voice
73%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
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Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
78%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
high
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
73%
low
Learning resources
73%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
69%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
73%
low
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
61%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
63%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about pointblank Music School graduates who took Music Production & DJ Performance (2 years) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
30%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
40%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from pointblank Music School graduates who took Music Production & DJ Performance (2 years) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.2k
First year after graduation
£23.4k
Third year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Music Production & DJ Performance (2 years).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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