Course Summary

"Potential is nothing unless you learn how to harness and channel it into something creative, making IT (whatever IT is) happen – and it was Kingston that made me realise that.” – Howard Charles (Kingston College alumni) The BA Hons Specialist Hair and Media Make-up Top Up degree is a course for creatives who love their art form as much as we do. We believe in the development of high–level technical skills that are supported by relevant theory. Skills can only be developed practically and through numerous exciting opportunities to develop work in a creative, inspirational environment. The College offers a close-knit friendly environment in a beautiful location by the river Thames. It has fully equipped make up studios, art studios, wig making facilities, two fully equipped theatres, TV studios and editing facilities, photography studios and range of IT suits for you to use.

Course Details - Modules

This final level 6 top up year will be a year in which you fully develop your own individual creative style through research and development towards the production of a final outstanding creative piece. Throughout the year you will develop advanced prosthetic skills through workshops with practitioners; advanced wig and postiche design and development; and advanced make up design including full body work. As your final year before you launch your creative careers you will develop critical freelance skills and knowledge that will set you apart, you will explore vlogging and develop a strong online presence.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

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: KC15

Institution code: K82

Campus Name: Kingston College

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

In Art and Design, Performing Arts, or related subjects.

ALL applicants must possess a Level 5 qualification, such as an HND or FdA in a relevant area in order to be considered for this course. A copy of your HND/FdA module transcripts will be requested, and the original required to be seen at enrolment.

In Art and Design, Performing Arts, or related subjects.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
Cambridge English Proficiency C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE).
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 IELTS - an overall band score of 7.0, with none of the four skills below 6.5.

Students from outside the UK may be required to demonstrate their level of English by providing proof of an English language certificate or other qualification. This is particularly the case where a student: • is from a country where English is not an official/first language, or; • has previous qualifications which include English as a second language, or; • has previous qualifications which have not been studied through the medium of English. The approximate guideline minimum English level required for entry at level 6 is "C1" on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This roughly equates to: • IELTS - an overall band score of 7.0, with none of the four skills below 6.5, or; • C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) **Please note that other English language certificates/qualifications are available, and may be considered, and the College looks at each applicant on an individual basis.**

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

EU 7725.0 Year 1
England 7725.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7725.0 Year 1
Scotland 7725.0 Year 1
Wales 7725.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The following course-related costs ARE included in the fees: Annual printing allowance; registration fee (if applicable). The following course-related costs are NOT included in the fees: Additional printing over and above the annual allowance; the cost of books, equipment and materials that you might wish to purchase.

Provider information

Kingston Hall Road
Kingston-upon-Thames
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
London
KT1 2AQ

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