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 make-up 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 your chosen field.
The modules studied may include:
In addition to our End of Year Degree Show, students fundraise to showcase their work to industry at events such as IMATS.
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 make-up 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 your chosen field.
The modules studied may include:
In addition to our End of Year Degree Show, students fundraise to showcase their work to industry at events such as IMATS.
We get lots of one-to-one time with our tutors and it’s been great to learn from industry professionals. They draw on their experience to prepare us for the world of work.
Career Progression: 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 productions such as Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Dr Who, or to work for companies such as Madame Tussauds and the English National Opera.
Typically entrants will possess:
For the interview, you will be asked to produce a portfolio that must demonstrate your creative skills, subject knowledge and enthusiasm for study.
This course requires the purchase of additional kit and materials. The amount required will depend on your projects and specialisms. Please see the course page on our website for further details.
The course fee is £8500.00* per year of study.
For more information regarding course fees, please read our 'Fees and Funding' page.
*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index.
The course requires you to purchase a wide range of materials and equipment that you will need to complete the practical modules and these may be different in each year of the course. The course team are constantly reviewing and updating the lists which are subject to change however, the list below gives an idea of the items and the costs you should be prepared to pay. Kits of essentials can be purchased through UCS but through the duration of the course it is increasingly likely students will need to purchase their own materials specific to their areas of discipline as they develop.
Please note that the prices quoted below were accurate as of April 2024 and can be subject to change.
Students are responsible for sourcing their own materials based on the materials they plan on using. They will complete a budget tracking form to keep track of costs during the first module. Materials for the top-up year could cost anything between £100 and £1500 depending on the materials used in each specialist area. All prices are subject to change.
In previous years, UCS has offered a scheme whereby UCS purchases kits at cost which students paid off in instalments. Please contact your Course Leader to determine if such a scheme is still in operation at the time of your study.
Trips and visits may also incur additional costs.