Creative Hair and Media Makeup (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, prosthetics and fashion. Aimed at nurturing the next generation of makeup professionals, this course offers learners the industry tools, experience and facilities to thrive in the media makeup. You are encouraged to choose a personal specialism, to hone your craft and unique identity as an artist within the makeup industry.

This course is crafted to provide you with a platform to develop core technical, academic and professional skills, seamlessly guiding your transition from student to working artist.

Through our strong connections to the fashion, film and TV industries, you will gain industry exposure, contacts and experience, as well as valuable feedback on your work. This includes exclusive access to bootcamps, masterclasses, and special events such as live set/studio visits, plus industry workshops as part of Screen Yorkshire’s Connected Campus initiative. Our excellent links with makeup brands and freelance artists will enable you to attend special events and industry workshops offering opportunities to gain feedback on your work. You will enjoy access to free mentoring support, fashion 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:

1253 Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors
2229 Therapy professionals
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