Course Summary

The BA (Hons) in Make-Up Artistry and Hair Design is a specialist top-up programme, designed for students who already hold a level 5 qualification in a relevant subject. It encompasses live research, design exploration, analysis and independent critique through effective application, reflective practice and feedback. This course aims to equip the Make-Up Artist/Designer with all of the necessary practical and cognitive skills to develop their knowledge and understanding as a freelance Make-Up Artist/Designer. Through being a student focused programme it enables the MUA/Designer to transform each subject/talent into the given brief; be it fashion & photographic, film and television, contemporary media, expression in culture, special effects & characterisation, hair & wigs to name a few. The professional and creative practices that students will develop will be executed to create a portfolio of evidence, that represents each student as an MUA or freelance designer. Through doing this course, students will be able to progress straight into industry achieving a systematic and coherent body of knowledge, utilising their specialist skills gained within Make-Up Artistry & Hair Design.

Course Details - Modules

Major Project Research, Dynamics of Design, Technique Instruction, Advanced Professional Practice Placements and Major Project Production.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Coursework and practical assessments

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: 0014

Institution code: C83

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

Completion of an FdA or equivalent level 5 qualification awarding 240 HE credits will be a prerequisite for enrolment.


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 8450.0 Year 1
England 8450.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8450.0 Year 1
Scotland 8450.0 Year 1
Wales 8450.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 8450.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Kings Road
Devonport
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Plymouth
PL1 5QG

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