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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 8F12

Creative Hair and Media Makeup (Fashion and Editorial) (Top-Up)

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Leeds, England
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1 yearDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Creative Hair and Media Makeup (Fashion and Editorial) (Top-Up) at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Master the techniques to curate flawless fashion and editorial looks with our BA (Hons) Creative Hair and Media Makeup (Fashion and Editorial) Top-up. This course is designed to nurture the next generation of makeup artists, providing you with the industry tools, facilities and experience to thrive within the fashion and editorial makeup industry. With our industry-focused curriculum, you will stay ahead of trends and explore creative approaches to the dynamic world of fashion and beauty. International tuition fees are £14,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Fashion and Editorial Makeup Techniques
Colour Theory and Skin Tone Analysis
Specialisation in Creative Makeup Practice
Professional Portfolio Development and Presentation
Makeup for Film
Television and Photography
Trend Forecasting and Creative Direction
Industry Practice and Professional Development
Research Methods and Critical Reflection
UCAS Code:8F12
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£14,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£15,500£19,500
5 years£18,500£21,500£26,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 35% below UK average salary
This course
£15,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
15%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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