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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: W450

Hair and Make-Up Design and Application for Production

University Centre South Essex
Grays, England
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2 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University Centre South Essex, the FdA Hair and Make-Up Design and Application for Production provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Grays, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. *Subject to revalidation This programme is designed to advance and enhance skills and techniques in makeup design and application for Production. Units will cover the following; a vast study of wig and postiche construction, hair styling for all hair types, Makeup for all skin tones, historical, economic and social accurate makeup and Collaborative industry project in addition to the acquisition of academic higher-level skills, research and industry experience supporting student’s progression into employment. The programme aims to train students to be multiskilled makeup artists who are pre... International tuition fees are £9,535 per year, 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

Foundation Makeup Theory and Application
Hair Styling Techniques and Practice
Wig Construction and Postiche Design
Makeup for Diverse Skin Tones
Historical and Period Makeup Design
Professional Practice and Industry Collaboration
Research Methods and Academic Skills
Production Makeup Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W450
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

£9,535

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£19,070

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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 16% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£22,000

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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