Would you like to be a professional make-up artist, working on TV productions such as Game of Thrones, on blockbuster films such as Star Wars, or maybe working for companies such as Madame Tussauds or The English National Opera? That’s exactly what some of our graduates have gone on to achieve, and with this course under your belt, there’s every chance for you to follow suit.
This unique programme will give you:
Modules may include:
Would you like to be a professional make-up artist, working on TV productions such as Game of Thrones, on blockbuster films such as Star Wars, or maybe working for companies such as Madame Tussauds or The English National Opera? That’s exactly what some of our graduates have gone on to achieve, and with this course under your belt, there’s every chance for you to follow suit.
This unique programme will give you:
Modules may include:
There are loads of elements to my degree and I enjoy the variety. I’m confident I’ll be able to pick up freelance work as a result of the contacts I’m making. The course uses a lot of outside experts, who work with us and set us real-world projects to develop our skills.
Once the Foundation Degree has been completed, students can apply to the BA (Hons) Media Make-up Top-up available at UCS.
Typically entrants will possess: A minimum of 64 UCAS points from a relevant Level 3 qualification At least four GCSEs at grade 4 and above including English, or equivalent Level 2 Literacy. Mature applicants with relevant experience who do not have the stated entry requirements are encouraged to apply. You will be asked to bring a creative portfolio to interview. Additional kit and materials will be required. 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.
Level 4 (Year 1):
Approx £890 for a beauty, special effects, wig and postiche making and brush and hairdressing kit.
Beauty and special effects combined (please allow approximately £600) plus added costs for any additional materials such as wig lace, sketchbooks etc from the college shop/online store (please allow approximately £50). All prices are subject to change.
Level 5 (Year 2):
Please allow approximately £350 for a prosthetic materials kit. All prices subject to change.
Once materials from the student kits have run out, students will need to re purchase these themselves (prosthetic materials such as silicone are expensive). Please allow additional costs for materials needed for own individual projects such as sculpting tools, wig hair etc. All are prices 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.
