Make-up, Wigs and Special Effects
University Centre WestonCourse Overview
Offered by University Centre Weston, the BA (Hons) Make-up, Wigs and Special Effects provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Weston-super-Mare, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BA (Hons) Makeup, Wigs and Special effects programme has been created to meet the needs of the challenging and exciting nature of the film, stage and television industries. The programme has been designed to develop your creativity and originality, innovation and technical expertise for a career as a production artist. The ethos of the BA (Hons) Makeup, Wigs and Special Effects programme is centred around discovery, growth and the professionalisation of your creativity. International tuition fees are £13,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 60 |
🗣️ 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
International Student Fee
£13,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,250
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre Weston
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £15,000 | £19,500 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £25,000 | £30,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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