Course Summary

The FdA Advanced Make-up Techniques and Business Enterprise degree is an ideal course for those with a passion for media and theatrical make-up and who are seeking to gain advanced semi-permanent make-up skills. This course will provide you with knowledge and skills to effectively manage the quality of services offered in the industry, the advanced capabilities of providing a range of progressive treatments and expertise in the field of advanced make-up. You will work with high-quality, specialised equipment and learn highly advanced skills which will enhance your career prospects in the make-up industry. During this degree you will also work with industry-renowned brands to develop a unique skill set in cosmetic, theatrical and reconstructive make-up whilst developing your business knowledge and entrepreneurial skills to prepare you for employment in industry. Throughout this degree you will become highly skilled in this specialist area to achieve your foundation degree and ensure you are prepared for employment in advanced make-up. The course is supported by industry specialists and practitioners, working alongside brands such as Kryolan and LCN, as well as guest speakers from the industry who will provide valuable knowledge on how to make relevant connections in the business. Once you have completed this course you could study a Top-Up degree or alternatively can enter into employment or freelance business. This make-up degree will help you develop the skills to pursue a range of roles at managerial level in the theatrical and media make-up industry as well as semi-permanent make-up clinics and self-employment.

Course Details - Modules

Year One: • Academic Study Skills • Research and Design Planning for Media Make-Up • Sculpting, Casting and Applying Flat Mould Prosthetics • Micro-Pigmentation for Semi-Permanent Make-Up • Business Development Skills • Create and Apply Bald Caps. Year Two: • Scalp Pigmentation for Hair Loss • Business Enterprise • Wig Work for Media • Life Casting for Prosthetics • Tattooing for Reconstructive Services • Exhibition Showcase.

Course Details – Assessment Method

The course is taught through: • Tutorials • Lectures • Workshops • Practical sessions. You will be assessed through: • Reports • Exams • Presentations (individual and group) • Practical Case Studies • Portfolio Creation • Project Creation

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: BN34

Institution code: N23

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Students studying a recognised Level 3 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up or Beauty Therapy/Beauty Therapy Techniques are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9000.0 Year 1
England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA

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