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UndergraduateFoundation DegreeUCAS: W452

Makeup Artistry, Prosthetic FX and Wig Making Foundation Degree

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

Course Overview

The FD Makeup Artistry, Prosthetic FX and Wig Making Foundation Degree at University Centre Somerset is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Taunton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Would you like to be a professional make-up artist, working on TV productions such as Game of Thrones and Doctor Who or on blockbuster films such as Star Wars and the Marvel series? Perhaps you see yourself working for companies such as Madame Tussauds or The English National Opera? That’s exactly what some of our graduates have gone on to achieve, and with this course under your belt, there’s every chance for you to follow suit. 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

Fundamentals of Makeup Application
Character Design and Research Methods
Prosthetic Effects and Fabrication
Wig Making and Postiche Techniques
Media Makeup for Film and Television
Special Effects and Body Art
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
Work-Based Learning and Live Projects
UCAS Code:W452
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points64

🗣️ 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 (2 years)£27,000

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: £22,000 — 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
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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HE Bursary

University Centre Somerset · Undergraduate

£600scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

HE Diagnostic Support Fund

University Centre Somerset · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

HE Technical Support Fund

University Centre Somerset · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About University Centre Somerset

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

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