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Makeup Artistry, Prosthetic FX and Wig Making (Top up)

Course details
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 14 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Taunton Campus
Awarded by:
The Open University

Course summary

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 makeup 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 their chosen field.

In addition to our End of Year Degree Show, students fundraise to showcase their work to industry at events such as IMATS.

Progression Opportunities
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 film and television productions such as Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Doctor Who, and to work for companies such as Madame Tussauds and the English National Opera. Other career progression routes include medical prosthetics and wigs, freelance makeup artistry and teaching.

Modules

Course Modules

Modules may include:
• Advanced Materials and Techniques
• Industry Preparation
• Industry Directed Project
• Final Major Project.

Assessment method

Our specialist staff have extensive knowledge of the industry, along with the experience and expertise to guide you as you develop your skill set. Assessment is continuous by means of coursework. You will complete written assignments, journals and design presentations, as well as undertaking regular practical projects. You will also attend lectures and workshops and develop your research skills.

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
W45B
Institution code:
B70
Campus name:
Taunton Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
Not accepted

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Typically entrants will possess a Foundation Degree, HND, or an equivalent Level 5 qualification in an appropriate discipline.

For the interview, you will be asked to produce a portfolio tat must demonstrate your creative skills, subject knowledge and enthusiasm for study.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Portfolio
You will be advised on the content of your portfolio at the time of your interview invitation

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

UCS is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants, and seeks to recognise an individual’s potential to succeed. To do this, we consider qualifications and experience in the context of each applicant’s background. We make offers based on evidence that suggests a student’s suitability to excel on their chosen course. As such, where appropriate, we will consider making a contextual offer to study that recognises life experience and potential as well previous academic achievement.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & EU£8950

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

Subject to the maximum fee limits set out in regulations, we will review the fees and may increase them in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI-X)

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