SPECIALIST HAIR AND MEDIA MAKE-UP FdA
If you think you have never seen the work of University College Birmingham students on stage and screen, think again. From the BBC’s Peaky Blinders and Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-up Star to Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One and theatre productions such as Dirty Dancing and Matilda, students and graduates from our Specialist Hair and Media Make-up degree have worked on a multitude of major projects – and you could follow in their footsteps.
Learning from our experienced lecturers – some of whom have worked on the likes of Game of Thrones – our hair and media make-up course will help you develop a wide variety of advanced practical skills and the know-how to build a freelance business for an exciting career in TV, film, photography or theatre. As the industry requires artists who can work within a range of media settings, you will learn about each environment and gain the specialist skill set you need for the creative industry.
Shaping your learning journey through a range of optional modules, you will create a professional portfolio of work that will showcase your technical abilities to future employers. The course also offers diverse placement opportunities ranging from major theatre productions to emergency response exercises, boosting your employment prospects when you graduate.
Intakes
- Feb
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Work placements
Work placements are vital for gaining real-life experience and for building your confidence and skills before you finish your course – and they may even lead to a job when you graduate. Our hired@UCB team can help find the ideal placement for you.
Supported by our strong working relationships with industry, we encourage students on our FdA and BA Specialist Hair and Media Make-up courses to take up work experience in a range of environments in order to put your training into practice alongside qualified professionals.
Work alongside experts in your sector
A snapshot of some of the employers we have worked with:
- Birmingham Repertory Theatre
- Birmingham Conservatoire
- The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
- Ann Summers
- West Midlands Fire Service (special effects for firefighter training)
Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.
- Make-up artist
- Freelance make-up artist
- Hair stylist
- Make-up/hair artist for TV/theatre
PSW Opportunity
Two-year post-study work visa for international graduates from the 2020/21 academic year.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
"1)An overall average of at least 65% in 12th Standard from both State and Central Examination Boards.
2)Business/Events/Marketing/Finance/Aviation/Tourism/Education/ Health & Social Care/Nursing/Physiotherapy/Youth & Community
IELTS 6.5 with no element less than 6.0"
Sri Lanka
"1)For applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum the normal UCAS tariff will be applied.
2)IELTS - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component"
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- Course Code: W45F
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
27000 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: 20 GBP