
Hair & Make Up Design & Application for Production - Top Up
University Centre South EssexCourse 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
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Annual fee for UK/home students. No international fee stated on page
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre South Essex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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About University Centre South Essex
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