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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W453

Makeup Artistry, Prosthetic FX and Wig Making

University Centre Somerset
Taunton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University Centre Somerset, the BA (Hons) Makeup Artistry, Prosthetic FX and Wig Making provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Taunton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This course is for students wishing to pursue a career as a Makeup Artist in the Film, TV, Theatre or health industries. This course has been designed with input from some of the top Makeup Artists in the industry who regularly work with our students and provide opportunities for placements and jobs. A broad range of areas are taught and the course allows you to specialise in an area to develop more specialist skills later in the course. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Makeup Foundations and Colour Theory
Prosthetic Design and Application
Special Effects Makeup Techniques
Wig Construction and Styling
Character Design and Period Makeup
Professional Practice and Industry Standards
Advanced Specialisation Project
Makeup Artistry Research and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W453
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£40,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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

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

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

90%Working
35%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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Alumni Bursary

University Centre Somerset · Undergraduate

£1,000scholarship value
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HE Bursary

University Centre Somerset · Undergraduate

£600scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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HE Diagnostic Support Fund

University Centre Somerset · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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HE Technical Support Fund

University Centre Somerset · Undergraduate

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  • For undergraduate study
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About University Centre Somerset

University Centre Somerset offers Makeup Artistry, Prosthetic FX and Wig Making as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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