Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 28/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- London College of Fashion
Course summary
Engage with theory and research whilst building on your technical and design skills in our state-of-the-art facilities and undertaking live projects and cross disciplinary practice.
What can you expect?
On BA (Hons) Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance you will engage with theory and research as well as practical design and technical skills. Experience is built across performance genres, giving you both a broad choice of career and the opportunity to specialise.
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Dynamic curriculum: Engage with theory and research alongside practical design and technical skills, as you evolve characters for performance and fashion and develop your specialist skills.
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State-of-the-art facilities: Utilise industry-standard facilities including a wig-making and hair styling studio, prosthetics and make-up studios, sculpting studios, plastic studios and more.
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Collaborate: Work with students from other courses across LCF on collaborative projects, replicating industry environments and allowing you to build your network and develop your teamworking skills.
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Industry exposure: Engage with industry throughout your course, with an optional work placement as well as visits from guest speakers, masterclasses and networking opportunities.
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Learn from experts: Learn from industry professionals with valuable first-hand experience from all areas of the hair, make-up and prosthetics industry.
About London College of Fashion
Studying at London College of Fashion, UAL, will immerse you in the global fashion industry.
Everything we do is focussed on this powerhouse industry and we offer courses that cover all areas of fashion, including design, media, communication and business. We are a global leader in fashion education and our home in London allows you to tap into the industry opportunities on offer across the capital. You’ll learn from experts in their field with a wealth of professional experience and we’ll prepare you for life after graduation as well, with employability support, live industry briefs, guest speakers and more.
Through teaching, research and collaboration, we’ll prepare you for shaping the fashion industry of the future.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- W452
- Institution code:
- U65
- Campus name:
- London College of Fashion
- Campus Code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications are also considered.
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 8 other drama courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- CDD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £30890 | Year 1 |
| International | £30890 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please note that the Home tuition fee for entry in September 2026 is subject to the passing of UK government legislation to approve the increase in fees. If this is not passed, the tuition fee for 2026/27 would be £9,535. Please check the fees and funding section of your course page on our website for more information: www.arts.ac.uk/courses. Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students.
The International fee is correct for entry in September 2026 and is subject to change for entry in September 2027. Tuition fees for international students may increase by up to 5% in each future year of your course.

