Creative Hair and Media Makeup (Film, TV and Prosthetics) (Top-Up)

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 1 Year Digital media, production, and technologyFilm studiesFashion, textiles, and jewelleryProduct design

About this course

Get ready to step on set and become a master of transformation with our dynamic degree in creative hair and media makeup for the world of film, TV and prosthetics. Aimed at nurturing the next generation of makeup professionals, this course gives you the industry tools, experience and facilities to thrive in the screen industries. . You will have opportunities to develop and refine technical skills within this specialist pathway for Film & TV and Prosthetics, to hone your craft and unique identity as an artist within the makeup industry.

This course is crafted to provide you with a platform for developing core technical, academic and professional skills for the Film, TV and Prosthetics industries, seamlessly guiding your transition from student to working artist.

Through our strong connections in film and TV including freelance artists that have worked on productions such as Peaky Blinders, Netflix Bodies and Bank of Dave, Magic Mike Last Dance, Luther the Fallen Sun, Bridgerton, The Crown and Britain's Got Talent, you will gain industry exposure, contacts and experience, as well as valuable feedback on work. This includes exclusive access to bootcamps, masterclasses, and special events like live set/studio visits, plus industry workshops as part of Screen Yorkshire’s Connected Campus initiative.

You will enjoy free mentoring support, exclusive work opportunities and live Q&As with leading specialists, courtesy of Film Buddy UK, to help give you a competitive edge when you graduate.

The course is taught at our state-of-the-art facility at Quarry Hill and functioning film and TV studio at Prime Studios. Here you will have the opportunity to connect with experts in the field and apply your knowledge in settings that mirror the realities of industry, including Quarry Hill’s makeup and photography studios, working tv studio, and fully-fitted theatre.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2229 Therapy professionals
1253 Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors
2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Leeds
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, Film studies, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Product design