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Make-Up Artistry (Top-Up)

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
City Campus Manchester
Awarded by:
Sheffield Hallam University

Course summary

The BA (Hons) in Make-up Artistry programme has been designed to develop the student’s ability to autonomously advance the creative skills required of a reflective, artistic practitioner within a range of make-up artistry contexts. Upon completion of the course the students are able to pursue their careers in multi-disciplinary areas of the industry or progress onto further study.

The modules have designed to provide students with the opportunity to independently critically appraise and manage their own practice and expectations, within the broader creative industries and wider cultural landscape in sustaining career progression beyond graduation.

Within an academic context students will advance their ability to consolidate arguments and develop abstract concepts, enable the student to integrate theory into practice in the delivery of professional make-up artistry related outcomes.

The programme has been designed to provide the students with the opportunity to develop a multi-faceted approach to marketing and individual creative vision which they can articulate to the wider creative community.

Modules

Examples of current modules-

Showreel
Media Design Concepts
Major Project
Research Project
Marketing and Promotions

Assessment method

A range of assessment methods are used and could be in the form of the following:

• Extended essay/dissertation
• Portfolio of Evidence
• Evaluation
• Presentations
• Reports
• Research
• Practical Applications
• Website
• Online Blog

How to apply

Apply by
29 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:
3M67
Institution code:
M10
Campus name:
City Campus Manchester
Campus Code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

UCEN Manchester is unable to consider international applications due to UKVI regulations.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

Level 5 Qualification in Media Make-up or related subject area.
Or
Foundation degree in Make-up artistry

We strongly recommend that all applicants have GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades A*-C or level 9-4.

Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity will be considered and may be invited to interview.

Additional entry requirements

Other
Applicants from outside the specific subject area may be asked to submit a portfolio demonstrating their suitability for the programme. Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity will be considered and may be invited to an interview.

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9175Year 1
Northern Ireland£9175Year 1
Scotland£9175Year 1
Wales£9175Year 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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