Makeup Artistry, Prosthetic FX and Wig Making (Top up)

University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 1 Year Digital media, production, and technologyFilm studiesFashion, textiles, and jewelleryProduct design

A-Level Entry

N/A

About this course

The BA (Hons) Top-up Degree includes exciting modules designed to develop your skills and understanding to a professional standard.

Using advanced techniques and processes you will have the opportunity to develop your own professional identity and dynamic portfolio, underpinned by an appreciation of media make-up culture and theory. Students have the opportunity to specialise in a particular makeup discipline and develop their skills in that area. As a result, successful students should expect to graduate from the course with a strong portfolio in their chosen field.

In addition to our End of Year Degree Show, students fundraise to showcase their work to industry at events such as IMATS.

Progression Opportunities This course is highly respected within the media industry, and successful students are equipped with the advanced skills required for a flourishing career. Our graduates have gone on to work on film and television productions such as Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Doctor Who, and to work for companies such as Madame Tussauds and the English National Opera. Other career progression routes include medical prosthetics and wigs, freelance makeup artistry and teaching.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades N/A

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
Taunton
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, Film studies, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Product design