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UndergraduateFoundation DegreeUCAS: 8F72

Creative Hair and Media Makeup

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

Course Overview

Offered by University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, the FD Creative Hair and Media Makeup provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Excel behind the scenes with our Creative Hair and Makeup Foundation Degree. This creative course, delivered in our bespoke makeup facilities within a working television studio, allows you to develop a wide range of skills demanded by the competitive media makeup industry. This programme has strong industry links and an emphasis on practical learning to prepare you for a successful career as a makeup artist in a range of settings such as film and TV, fashion and theatre. 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.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Makeup and Skincare Principles
Hair Styling and Colour Theory
Special Effects and Prosthetics Makeup
Professional Makeup Portfolio Development
Fashion and Editorial Makeup Design
Film and Television Production Makeup
Creative Hair and Wig Construction
Industry Practice and Professional Development
UCAS Code:8F72
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DD

One of which to be in a relevant subject.

UCAS Points32

🗣️ 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 (2 years)£28,000

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: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 30% below UK average salary
This course
£15,500
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£22,000

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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About University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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