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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W451

Hair & Make Up Design & Application for Production - Top Up

University Centre South Essex
Grays, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Hair & Make Up Design & Application for Production - Top Up at University Centre South Essex. Based in Grays, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. *Subject to revalidation With the ever evolving production industry, makeup and hair stylists have to be highly skilled and ready to exceed modern needs within this creative industry. It is with this in mind that we have created the top up degree year, where students can advance their techniques and skills to fit industry needs. Influenced by modern methods and enhanced techniques, this top up year will take your fundamental artistry to a new level. 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 100% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Hair Design for Production
Specialist Makeup Techniques and Visual Effects
Professional Prosthetics and Characterisation
Critical Practice and Industry Contextualisation
Emerging Practitioner Development and Entrepreneurship
Contemporary Styling for Film and Television
Applied Research in Hair and Makeup Design
Professional Practice and Career Development
UCAS Code:W451
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

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Annual fee for UK/home students. No international fee stated on page

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre South Essex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£25,000£28,000
3 years£14,500£18,500£23,500
5 years£17,500£22,500£28,500

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 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
30%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
45%
Student voice
100%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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