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Specialist Hair and Makeup Artistry for Creative Industries

  • FD
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Middlesbrough College
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Course summary

his course is designed to create fully-fledged industry standard
hair and makeup artists, exploring various specialties within creative
industries. We convey the importance of an artistry, honing in on
developing a broad range of skills, confidence and experience.
The course explores various avenues from effective visual
communication tools, collaborative and reflective practice to the
basic disciplines needed within the hair and makeup artistry.

The course has been specifically designed with key industry
opinions and sectors in mind and will broaden your knowledge,
portfolio and overall understanding on how to develop your idea into
a fully realised and developed design concept. You will benefit from
the tutor’s specialist knowledge of industry, connections and insider
tips and tricks to get yourself successfully initiated into a thriving
industry of creatives. We explore, develop and enjoy the process of
hair and makeup application, with you finishing the course with an
industry standard portfolio and a breadth of knowledge

Modules

Core modules include:
• Exploration of Period Hair and Makeup for TV/Film
• Special Effects
• Hair and Makeup for Fashion, Editorial and Print
• Contextual and Historical Studies
• Hair and Makeup for Theatrical Performance
• Hair and Makeup – Creative Development
• Zine
• Advanced Special Effects and Prosthetics
• The Exploration of how Cultural References are Imitated in
Modern Times
• Collaborative Practise and Working Effectively
• Showcase Exhibition and Work Placement
• Core Skills
Modules offered may vary.

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Middlesbrough College

Study options

  • FD • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
A211
Institution code:
M78
Campus name:
Middlesbrough College
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
A211
Institution code:
M78
Campus name:
Middlesbrough College
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

Entry requirements • You must have achieved 48 UCAS tariff points from an appropriate Level 3 (NVQ 3, BTEC Award or A Level) • We would also consider students with a level 3 in a course which is relevant to the industry: • Art and Design, Hair dressing, Costume Design, Film and Media • GCSE passes at grade 4 (C) or equivalent English and maths. • A portfolio of work (if applicable)

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£8500Year 1
Northern Ireland£8500Year 1
Scotland£8500Year 1
Wales£8500Year 1
Channel Islands£8500Year 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.

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