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Radio & DJ Diploma

Develop the skills for a professional radio career

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Overview

Podcasting has been one of the fastest growing industries on the planet over the past few years, and it's not slowing down. If you're looking to build a successful podcasting and radio career, then this course is the one for you. Point Blank’s radio courses have kick-started the career of hundreds of radio professionals including Gemma Cairney (Radio One and Channel 4), Monki (Rinse FM, Radio One, and 1Xtra), Josh Dowler (Radio One), Madam X (1Xtra), Mistajam (Radio One), and many more. This course will give you solid foundations and skills to become a successful radio producer, audio producer, radio/podcast presenter, music/podcast curator, and much more!

You will learn: Radio Broadcasting, The Radio & Audio Industry, Essential DJ Skills, Presenting, Radio & Audio Production, Creative Skills, Radio & Audio Branding, Podcasting, and Advanced DJ Skills.

Point Blank classes are small to ensure you receive ample 1-2-1 time with your lecturers. Our studios are located in Shoreditch—a global hub of London music venues and bars—and include industry-standard, state-of-the-art technology, such as Adobe Audition and Myriad.

Key Info

Available start dates	2024
Duration	9 Months
Available start dates	30 September (Limited availability)
Weekly timetable	3 classes per week. Please check the FAQs below for more details.
	Have questions? Check the FAQ's for quick answers.

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Modules

Expert Lecturers

Michael Bailey Radio

Resident DJ for Goldie's Metalheadz label, presenter at 1Xtra, Radio 1 & Ministry of Sound. Recorded/remixed for Goldie, Roni Size, Guy Called Gerald, Trey Songz, Chipmunk, Nas & Damian Marley.

Frank McWeeny Radio

Frank is an audio & technical producer for BBC Radio & Podcasts. His work has been heard by millions of listeners across BBC World Service, Radio 1, Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. He also presents Global Dancefloor on a variety of independent stations and platforms.

Lindsay Wesker Music Industry

Active in the music industry since the 80's with extensive A&R, DJ and broadcast experience with Kiss FM and MTV. Self-published novel about the industry and presents a weekly show on mi-soul.com.

Frank McWeeny Radio

Frank is an audio & technical producer for BBC Radio & Podcasts. His work has been heard by millions of listeners across BBC World Service, Radio 1, Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. He also presents Global Dancefloor on a variety of independent stations and platforms.

Career Opportunities

Radio producer
Audio producer
Technical producer
Social & digital producer

Radio presenter
Podcast presenter
Music curator
Podcast curator

Assistant producer
Content assistant
Production assistant
Researcher

There were lots of chances to make friends and go out to different stations like the BBC. I now work for Capital FM on the promotional team. I’m slowly working my way to be on the air but it’s a start. - Emily, Radio graduate

Global Alumni

Madam X

DJ, label head, club impresario. Mixing grime, techno, bass, garage, Madam X is adept at playing huge crowds or 100-cap basements. Hosts shows on Radio 1, Rinse & NTS. She is multi-faceted and unique.

Pete Tong

Godfather of Dance Music and long-time friend of Point Blank Pete Tong, founder of BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix and worldwide DJ superstar, learned Native Instruments Maschine with the team here in London.

Goldie

We taught Goldie something he didn't know already - Ableton Live! The legend drops in from time to time & recently invited PB students to a VIP drum recording session at Assault & Battery studios.

Fees

Fees (UK)	Saving over monthly instalments
£7,995 payment in full	£1,160
£200 reg fee + £2,895 per term	£270
£200 reg fee + £995 per month
See details during the enrolment process for more information on fees and international student pricing.

Pay in full upon enrolment and save up to 20% over paying in instalments. See the enrolment process for more details.

Discounts

Point Blank students enjoy a range of exclusive discounts including but not limited to:

50% off Ableton and Native Instruments Komplete
40% off Serato DJ
30% off NI Kontrol, Maschine MK2 & Maschine Studio

FAQS

Do I need to buy equipment to take the course?

We supply all the equipment you need for your classes on campus and for practice time at our studios. You have access to our facilities 7 days a week during term time for the length of your course (excluding scheduled breaks and any closures due to Government guidelines).

Outside of class and coming into the studios, we recommend you have your own equipment at home to work on your assignments and attend lectures and this will come at an additional cost to the course fees. Check out this page here for more information.

If you wish to buy equipment or software for your home studio, remember that Point Blank students qualify for discounts from Apple Education, Ableton, Native Instruments, Pioneer DJ and other leading industry partners.

What is my timetable?

Each module requires your attendance at one daytime class which will be 3 or 4 hours long depending on the module. Your timetable will be confirmed a week before the start of each term. If you have specific timetable requests, please contact us before booking and we will do our best to arrange your classes at times that suit you. In addition to classes, students are expected to schedule sufficient practice time each week. The studio facilities are open to you 7 days a week gaining you valuable studio time and reinforcing the skills learned in class. Students can also book regular 1-2-1 sessions with our lecturers outside of class time.

Can I take the course and work at the same time?

This is a full time course and students should undertake at least 10 hours of study per module per week. This time includes lectures, 1-2-1 sessions with our lecturers, studio bookings, and self-study. Students can work whilst taking the course. We recommend students work no more than 15 hours per week.

I am an International Student. Can I apply?

Non-UK students cannot enrol in this course since it is not accredited. If you take the accredited route by applying for example to the BA (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering (2 year) which is validated by Middlesex University, you will need a Student Visa. For more information, please visit our International Students page here. Students from the UK can enrol via the application form on the website in the usual way.

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