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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W409

Studio Practice (Make-up & Hair Design) (Top-Up)

University for the Creative Arts
Epsom, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£21,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Make-up & Hair Design) (Top-Up) at University for the Creative Arts. Based in Epsom, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our BA (Hons) Studio Practice top-up degree in Make-Up & Hair Design at UCA Epsom is an opportunity to bolster your existing skills and/or prepare for postgraduate study in this niche field of the fashion industry. In taking this course – which covers the third year of our regular BA (Hons) Make-up & Hair Design degree, you’ll be required to develop and expand your skills, responding to developments of technology and engaging in relevant cultural conversations. Your understanding of make-up and hair for fashion will expand to encompass issues of diversity, sustainability and competing model... International tuition fees are £17,500 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 70% student satisfaction rating, and 86% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Make-Up Design Practice
Professional Hair Styling Techniques
Fashion and Beauty Visual Communication
Diversity and Inclusivity in Beauty Design
Sustainable Practice in Make-Up and Hair
Collaborative Studio Project
Specialist Practice Development
Professional Portfolio and Industry Practice
UCAS Code:W409
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,500

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 for the Creative Arts

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£21,000£24,000
3 years£14,500£19,000£24,000
5 years£20,500£25,500£30,500

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 21% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

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

78%Working
8%Studying
5%Work & Study
23%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
80%
Organisation and management
63%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University for the Creative Arts

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