TV and Film: Hair, Make Up and Special Effects
University of South WalesTV and Film: Hair, Make Up and Special Effects BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of South Wales, based in Cardiff, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £21,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is CDD - BCC.
A-Level Entry
CDD - BCC
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
80 - 104 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£21,500
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
This three year degree course introduces students to media make-up, hair and special effects for production. The course offers an insight into the Television and Film industries covering a wide range of skills for success working in these fields.
There are work placement opportunities for the students and industry visits across a broad range of production companies. These opportunities are often available due the increasing industry links associated with this course.
The aim of this course is for students to develop a wide range of skills in Hair, Media Make-Up and Special Effects supported by the extensive facilities made available to them.
The skills acquired over the three years of study, together with the possible work placements will equip students with the necessary expertise to enter into a career in the production arts.
This degree course has developed a reputation of expertise within the industry. The subject specialist lecturers have already amassed years of industry experience which has been essential to deliver the skills required by industry to help secure employment.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Cardiff
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Digital media, production, and technology, Film studies, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Product design
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £21,500
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ