Who this route is for
A songwriter who wants enough production skill to turn a draft into a persuasive recording.
Point Blank London · songs from draft to record
Music Production & Songwriting
Music Production & Songwriting is for writers who want to carry a song beyond melody and lyrics into arrangement, recording, vocal production and a finished release-ready portfolio. Its distinctive question is not simply whether you write songs, but whether production is part of how you discover and communicate them.
Independent guidance by GUGAWhat must be checked
The exact qualification variant, current entry and English rules, available start, fee status and the full budget.
Your next useful step
GUGA Education can compare the BA and CertHE, audit the role and range shown in your songs, identify a missing piece of evidence and coordinate the current application.
What Music Production & Songwriting covers—and who it suits
The verified options are a three-year BA and a one-year CertHE, with no accelerated degree listed. Students have two lecture days each week and also make time for writing, production and independent study.
Good fit if…
- A songwriter who wants enough production skill to turn a draft into a persuasive recording.
- A producer who wants stronger melody, lyric, form and co-writing discipline.
- An artist-writer who wants original songs, collaborations and work to brief in one portfolio.
Compare another route if…
- Vocal Performance & Songwriting: Compare this if vocal technique, interpretation and live performance are more central than production.
- Music Production & Sound Engineering: Compare this if recording systems, mixing and technical audio depth matter more than lyric and melody craft.
Typical timetable: Two lecture days per week, plus writing, production and independent study
Qualifications, duration and published tuition
| Qualification | Duration | Mode | UCAS code | Home fee / year | International fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Music Production & Songwriting | 3 years | Standard | SW3Y | £9,790 | £15,750 |
| CertHE Music Production & Songwriting | 1 year | Standard | SWC1 | £9,790 | £15,750 |
This GUGA guide uses the partner prospectus and current published programme information. Details can change; GUGA rechecks the applicant’s chosen route before submission.
Modules and course structure
Level 4
- Music Production
- Songwriting Principles
- Audio Recording
- Music Composition
- Music Industry
- Songwriting Styles
Level 5
- Lyrics
- Studio Vocal Production
- Melody Writing
- Art of Mixing
- Co-writing & Collaboration
- Marketing & Branding
Level 6
- Advanced Composition
- Writing to Brief
- Songwriting Bootcamp
- Professional Portfolio (I)
- Professional Portfolio (II)
- Music Entrepreneur
Module titles are indicative and can change. GUGA checks the current structure before an application is submitted.
Entry requirements and application materials
The verified family includes a three-year BA (Hons) and a one-year CertHE. No accelerated degree is listed. Compare whether you want a concentrated first-stage qualification or the longer sequence through co-writing, melody, advanced composition, writing to brief, a professional portfolio and entrepreneurship. Confirm current academic, English and creative-evidence requirements before submission.
The published standard degree-entry benchmark is 112 UCAS points, A Levels BBC or BTEC DMM, plus GCSE English at 4/C. Other routes can be accepted, so GUGA checks the equivalency of your education separately.
English-language benchmark
The published benchmark is IELTS for UKVI Academic 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component. CertHE applicants using the Student Visa route may need an approved SELT. GUGA checks your specific case rather than applying one threshold to everyone.
How to prepare a portfolio, audition or motivation
Select three to five complete songs with a purposefully varied set of strengths. For each, state lyric, music, arrangement, performance and production credits, add a readable lyric sheet, and explain one revision that materially improved the piece. A clear demo is enough to reveal songwriting; glossy production should not hide unclear authorship or an unfinished song.
Planning the full study budget
Published tuition is only one part of the budget. Accommodation, travel, equipment, software, immigration and personal costs can be separate.
Information checked 1 September 2026. Before submission, we recheck fee status, the current amount, any deposit and payment timing.
Possible career directions
The curriculum can support songwriting, producer-songwriter, media composition, vocal production, recording-artist and creative-enterprise directions. Careers are usually built through a catalogue, trusted collaboration and accurate rights records; neither study nor one strong song guarantees publishing or artist success.
- Songwriter
- Producer-songwriter
- Composer for media
- Vocal producer
- Recording artist
- Lyricist
- Music producer
- Creative entrepreneur
These are possible directions, not promised outcomes. Experience, portfolio quality, network and location all affect employability.
Broader guides for choosing your direction
Build an honest songwriting portfolio↗Strengthen the producer side of your work↗Plan a contemporary music degree abroad↗
These articles answer broader questions about subject choice and career direction. This page remains the source for exact programme-specific facts.
Compare another route if…
Common questions about the programme
Is Music Production & Songwriting mainly about lyrics?
No. The listed sequence covers lyrics, melody, form and co-writing alongside production, audio recording, mixing, vocal production and professional portfolio work.
Do demos need commercial production quality?
They need to be clear enough for the song and your decisions to be assessed. A coherent, honestly credited demo is more useful than heavy processing that obscures melody, lyric, structure or your actual contribution.
How many songs should I prepare?
Three to five finished, distinct works is a practical preparation range, not an official submission rule. Follow the current programme brief if it specifies a different number or format.
Is there an accelerated BA?
No accelerated variant appears in the verified dataset for this family. The listed choices are a three-year BA and a one-year CertHE; recheck the current offer before applying.
When does the programme start?
The dataset lists October 2026, April 2027 and October 2027. Availability and application deadlines must be confirmed for the chosen route.
GUGA Education
Connect your writing, production choices and next academic step
GUGA Education can compare the BA and CertHE, audit the role and range shown in your songs, identify a missing piece of evidence and coordinate the current application.
No external university link is needed: GUGA checks programme fit, academic and English documents, portfolio or audition evidence, the current deadline, fee status and full budget, then coordinates submission.
Editorial source note. Point Blank states that it holds Full Degree Awarding Powers and awards qualifications subject to internal validation. This GUGA guide uses the partner prospectus and current published programme information. Details can change; GUGA rechecks the applicant’s chosen route before submission.