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Students from outside the UK wishing to study a course longer than six months may require a Student Visa.
You are able to apply for the following courses:
In order to be accepted onto one of these courses, you will need to meet the academic requirements of the course as well the requirements for the Student Visa.
Step 1 – Start preparing your financial evidence
You will need evidence of funding for your tuition fees and your living expenses, including accommodation. There are strict requirements for the amounts and forms of evidence accepted by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). It's essential to get it right or your application will be rejected.
Start planning your financial evidence early – ideally a few weeks before you plan to make your visa application. If you or your parents will pay your fees, you will need bank statements showing you have held the required funds in your account for at least 28 days. The last transaction date must be no more than 31 days before you submit your visa application.
Before we issue your CAS you must:
· Demonstrate living expenses of £1,265 per month for the first nine months of your course (£11,385) – or for the full course duration if it's shorter than nine months. Due to fluctuations in exchange rates, we would recommend aiming for £12,000.
Tuition fees you have already paid to pointblank will be noted in your CAS.
Take time to prepare your financial evidence correctly so that your visa application is successful.
Guide to Financial Evidence
It's wise to prepare your supporting documents early, as with your financial evidence, so that you can apply quickly once you received your offer to study from pointblank.
Make sure you have your original academic certificates and transcripts, and English language test certificate if needed.
Admissions Officer will confirm which documents you need to submit as evidence. The documents required will also be stated on your CAS.
Students from some countries must take a tuberculosis test. Check on the UK government website to see if this applies to you.
Some students may need extra documents, including:
To apply for a Tier 4 student visa, you will need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from the university where you will study.
This is an essential part of your visa application: it shows that we are accepting you as a student and expect you to attend our course. We can only issue a CAS to students who have firmly accepted our offer and met all their offer conditions.
Your designated Admissions Officer will review your documents with the visa team to ensure that all documents meet the visa regulations stated in the Home Office Student Visa Guidance
Our team member may ask you to make some changes to your documents or source additional documents. Please be assured this is to ensure you have a positive outcome for your visa application – they are there to help!
Once your documents have been reviewed and approved, your Admissions Officer will draft your CAS and Acceptance letter
You’re nearly there!!
Once you have the go ahead from your Admissions Officer, you can start completing your application form here
We will ask you to complete all sections up to the Sponsor information section, which we will fill in for you.
Please do not submit your form or sign the declaration before you have been issued with your CAS number.
Should you need one to one help with your form, please do let your Admissions Officer know. Support can be provided via video call.
Your Admissions Officer will send you a copy of your draft CAS and Acceptance letter for review. This is your opportunity to point out any changes you would like to request, such as how you are addressed in the documents or to highlight any inaccuracies. This is an important stage of the process, as only minimal changes can be made to the CAS once it has been confirmed.
We will then send you a final version of your documents, you can pop your CAS number on your online application form and submit the form.
You will be asked where you would like to collect your BRP from as part of the application. If you know where you will be staying, please enter your UK address. If you have not yet planned your accommodation, you will need to insert our postcode: N1 5DL.
pointblank is not currently a location that provides BRP collection from campus. Collection will be from your assigned Post Office.
Your Admissions Officer will send you a copy of your draft CAS and Acceptance letter for review. This is your opportunity to point out any changes you would like to request, such as how you are addressed in the documents or to highlight any inaccuracies. This is an important stage of the process, as only minimal changes can be made to the CAS once it has been confirmed.
We will then send you a final version of your documents, you can pop your CAS number on your online application form and submit the form.
You will be asked where you would like to collect your BRP from as part of the application. If you know where you will be staying, please enter your UK address. If you have not yet planned your accommodation, you will need to insert our postcode: N1 5DL.
pointblank is not currently a location that provides BRP collection from campus. Collection will be from your assigned Post Office.
The following steps outline the application process for these courses. It can take a few weeks to finalise your visa application, so please do complete your HE application as soon as possible to ensure you can arrive for your preferred start date.
If you'd like to discuss your options further, please give our friendly course advisors a call on the number at the bottom of this page, or use the email or chat options to speak with us!
The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from Brazil through entry on to a Higher Education course at pointblank. If you would like to apply, please start your application form here.
First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.
Brazilian applicants will need to have completed one of the following:
All international students requiring visa sponsorship require an IELTS Academic test. If you have / are going to take an IELTS exam, the minimum level is 6.0 overall (with 5.5 in each category: reading, writing, speaking and listening). Only IELTS Academic tests will be accepted.
If you are an international student applying for a Student Visa and do not currently have a valid IELTS Academic test, pointblank will be happy to provide a fee waiver equivalent to the cost of one IELTS Academic test fee, to be waived from your fees upon successful registration only. pointblank will not provide further waivers for resits and the IELTS test booking receipt must be provided as proof of test fee paid. Fee waivers are applicable to tests completed post-application date only.
The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from Canada through entry on to a Higher Education course at pointblank. If you would like to apply, please start your application form here.
First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.
The specific academic requirements for our Canadian applicants are below:
International Baccalaureate Diploma
High School Diploma or Secondary School Diploma with at least 5 grade 12 courses with 70% or higher
High School Diploma and scores of 3+ on at least two Advanced Placement exams
Satisfactorily completion of one year of college/university level study with minimum GPA of 3.0
Professional Diploma from a technical school (2 years post-secondary in a specialised field of study)
If you are a citizen of Canada, you do not need to prove your English language ability to obtain your Student Visa.
The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from Colombia through entry on to a Higher Education course at pointblank. If you would like to apply, please start your application form here.
First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.
The specific academic requirements for our Colombian applicants are below:
High School Diploma (Bachillerato) and International Baccalaureate Diploma
Bachillerato and a recognised one-year foundation course
One year of university studies at a recognised Colombian institution
American High School diploma with SATs and Advanced Placement exams
Professional Diploma from a technical school (two years post-secondary in a specialised field of study)
The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from France through entry on to a Higher Education course at pointblank. If you would like to apply, please start your application form here.
First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.
The specific academic requirements for our French applicants are below:
Baccalauréat (le bac) with a minimum score of 11 - 12.5
Option Internationale du Baccalauréat with minimum score of 10 - 11.5
The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from India through entry on to a Higher Education course at pointblank. If you would like to apply, please start your application form here.
First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.
The specific academic requirements for our Indian applicants are below:
Indian School Certificate (Year 12)
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12
All India Senior School Certificate Examination
We can also accept the International Baccalaureate with an overall score of 24.
The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from Germany through entry on to a Higher Education course at pointblank. If you would like to apply, please start your application form here.
First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.
The specific academic requirements for our German applicants are below:
You must have completed one of the following with a minimum grade of 2.0 – 2.6:
Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife
Abitur or a Fachgebundene Hochschulreife
Fachhochschulreife
The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from Italy through entry on to a Higher Education course at pointblank. If you would like to apply, please start your application form here.
First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.
The specific academic requirements for our Italian applicants are below:
Esame di Stato with a minimum grade of 70
The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from Mexico through entry on to a Higher Education course at pointblank. If you would like to apply, please start your application form here.
First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.
The specific academic requirements for our Mexican applicants are as below:
Bachillerato General or Bachillerato Technologico with marks above 70%
A UK Foundation course in a subject relevant to the degree you are applying for
International Baccalaureate Diploma
American high school diploma with a minimum of two Advanced Placement courses.
A Diploma from a community college with good marks
Associates Degree
The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from Spain through entry on to a Higher Education course at pointblank. If you would like to apply, please start your application form here.
First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.
The specific academic requirement for our Spanish applicants are below:
Título de Bachillerato with a minimum average grade 6.5 - 8
The following guidelines are designed to orientate applicants from the United States through entry on to a Higher Education course at pointblank. If you would like to apply, please start your application form here.
First and foremost, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a) their passion for music and b) an ability to successfully complete a Higher Education programme.
The specific entry requirements for our US applicants are below:
A High School diploma with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 and SAT scores of 550 on each part or ACT composite score of 23
A High School diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and scores of 3+ on at least two advanced placement exams
International Baccalaureate Diploma and SAT scores of 550 on each part or ACT composite score of 23
One year of college/university level study with minimum GPA of 2.8
Professional Diploma from a technical school (two years post-secondary in a specialized field of study)
If you are a citizen of the USA, you do not need to prove your English language ability to obtain your Student Visa.
If your country is not included in this list and you are unsure about how your qualification relates to our entry requirements please contact our Admissions Team who will be happy to help you work out it's equivalency.
CAS stands for Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies. A CAS is a unique number provided by pointblank. You will need this number before you can apply for a Student Visa. Students applying for a Short Term Study visa will not require a CAS.
We do not issue a CAS to everyone who applies. You must be able to meet the requirements of a Student Visa before we can issue a CAS.
You do not need a CAS if you are studying a course 6 months in duration or shorter.
The exact requirements for a Student Visa can be found in the Check Sheet in the application process above, however here is a quick summary of what you will need:
1. Academic qualifications (equivalent to high school or above)
2. English language qualification (if you are from a non majority English speaking country)
3. To be able to pay your fees for the first year of the course in full
4. To show you have a minimum of £13,347 to support your living costs (this is known as "maintenance" and is in addition to the full course fees)
5. Valid passport
6. Tuberculosis Test if you are resident of these countries
Before we can issue you with a CAS for a Student Visa, we need to see evidence that you have the funds to cover your living costs. This is in addition to the course fees.
If you are applying for a Student Visa for a course over six months in duration, you will need to show you can support your stay for the first nine months of your course. We recommend you have a minimum of £13,347 (£1,483 per month) however the more money you have available the stronger your visa application will be. This amount is in addition to the total course fees for courses under one year in duration, or the course fee for your first 12 months.
To show you can cover your living costs, we need to see a bank statement or letter confirming that this money is available in your account or a legal guardian's account. This money must have been cleared in your account for at least 28 days before the date when you apply for your student visa. Please refer to the Check Sheet in the application process above for the exact requirements.
The fees for each programme can be found on the course page and our fees and funding page. The Key Information button at the top of each course page will give you all the information regarding the course fees for the programme. After being accepted on a course, students can reserve their place with a registration fee. The remaining course fees (or first year's fees if the course is longer than a year) will need to be paid before we can issue an acceptance letter or CAS (for a Student Visa).
Student Visa
Once you have acquired your Study Visa, you are permitted to enter the UK up to one month in advance of your course start date. If you are studying a Diploma course with pointblank, you can remain in the UK up to two months after the course finishes. For Degree courses, this increases to four months. Students who complete one of our BA (Hons) courses will be eligible to remain in the UK to work for an additional two years. Details of the Graduate Visa can be found here: Post-Study Work
Standard Visitor Visa
A Standard Visitor Visa usually permits you to enter the UK for six months. During this period you will be permitted to study on campus for the full duration of your course, but you must leave the UK before your visa expires.
International students on a Student Visa are permitted to work part time during their studies. The amount of hours and type of work permitted will be stated on your eVisa. Students on a BA (Hons) degree programme will generally be allowed to work 20 hours per week during term time and unlimited hours during holiday breaks. Successful students who have completed a Bachelor's Degree qualification will also be able to apply for the Graduate Route Visa. This route will provide students with the opportunity to stay in the UK to live and work after they graduate for 2 years. Useful information regarding the Graduate Route Visa can be found here. Students on a Standard Visitor Visa are not permitted to work.
pointblank will check all your documents before you submit your visa application and we will not issue a CAS (Student Visa applicants) until we are confident your application will be successful.
In the rare event that your visa application is rejected, there is an option to reapply. If you require extra time for your application, we are happy to postpone your course until the next start date at no extra cost.
If you visa application is refused, you are entitled to a full refund minus a £500 administration fee. This fee will remain on your account and can be used against a future course at pointblank London or our online school.
If you are in the UK on this type of visa you may be able to study a short course with pointblank. Please contact us for more details.
If you have further questions, don't be shy, please contact a course advisor who will be happy to help.
