Are you ready to transform your passion for music into a rewarding career? Whether you’re drawn to sound engineering, music production, DJing, vocal performance, songwriting or music business, you can now apply to pointblank through Clearing to join our prestigious school and kickstart your journey in the music industry.
What is Clearing and Why You Should Consider It
Clearing is a streamlined, direct application process that is open to you if you’re applying after the 5 July. It’s a great choice for you if:
- You want to study a different course to the one you applied for
- You’ve only just decided to study at university
- You didn’t meet the conditions of your offer
- You didn’t receive any offers
- You rejected your offer.
The Advantages of Clearing at pointblank Music School
- Speedy application process: With Clearing, your application is processed quickly, ensuring you receive timely updates and decisions. This means less waiting and more time to prepare for your exciting new journey.
- Direct access to courses: Through Clearing, you can apply directly to pointblank. This direct route allows you to secure your place on one of our industry-recognised degree programmes starting in September.
- Expert guidance: Our dedicated admissions team is here to support you every step of the way. From advice on your application to detailed information about our courses, we provide personalised assistance to help you make informed decisions about which course is right for you.
Designed for the Music Industry
At pointblank, our courses are crafted and taught by active musicians and industry experts. Whether you aspire to be a music producer, recording engineer, composer, or A&R/label manager, our programs offer comprehensive training to prepare you for a successful career. To prove it, pointblank Music School has been named as one of only five music organisations in the UK to be awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in 2023. We have also received high praise from the National Student Survey, scoring over 90% across many categories including Learning Opportunities and Assessment and Feedback. We were even ranked 100% for Freedom of Expression and Mental Wellbeing Services. We truly are the best in the business, so we urge you to explore our popular degrees like:
Experience the New Campus
Our new Penn St campus in Shoreditch, East London, is waiting for you to join us in September. It features:
- 19,000 additional square feet over two floors
- Two new sound engineering studios with SSL Duality Delta and SSL Origin mixing consoles
- Industry-standard software: Pro Tools HD, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Dolby Atmos audio technology, and Focusrite Rednet integration
- High-quality hardware: Variety of microphones, outboard gear, instruments, and a fully equipped live room with drums and amplifiers
These facilities provide a rich, hands-on learning environment where you can experiment, create, and refine your craft.
How to Apply Through Clearing
To get started, check out our guide to clearing and apply here, or call us on 020 7729 4884 and take the first step towards a fulfilling journey in music.

