Entry Requirements

A minimum of 64 UCAS points from one or more of the following:

• Access to Higher Education Diploma
• A Levels
• T Levels
• BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma
• Related Foundation Diploma (Level 3 or 4)
• Or equivalent EU/International qualifications such as International Baccalaureate Diploma
• And English GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C)
• You will also be required to attend an interview and portfolio review

This list is not exhaustive other qualifications may be considered. Entry to this course will also be determined by the quality of your application looking primarily at your portfolio/showreel of work, personal statement and reference.

Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence.

Course Structure

Year One (Level 4)

• Safe working Practice
• Bio Sensitivity and Etiquette
• Historical and Cultural Accuracy; Hair and Makeup Application for Diverse Skin tones
• Social and Economic Study of Hair and Makeup
• Styling textured and Afro

Year Two (Level 5)

• Wig and facial Postiche construction
• Wig application and Maintenance
• Creating injuries for TV & Film
• Industry analysis and business
• Collaborative project

Teaching & Learning

Contact hours: 13 hours per week. Plus Independent Study (suggested 30 hours per week)

Assessment & Feedback

All assessment on the FdA Hair and Makeup Design and Application for Production  is via coursework; there are no exams.

Coursework is assessed in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes. 

You will receive on-going feedback as part of your one-to-one sessions with your unit teachers. You will also receive summative feedback on all formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your unit leader. Feedback can be given in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes including group critiques, recorded verbal feedback and written feedback. 

Course Cost

Adult, full_time: £8,500 per year

Fees are per academic year for Home/UK students.

The following course-related costs are included in the fees:

• Guest speakers, visiting lecturers and industry focussed workshops will be included in your course over the three years.
• Third Year students will have the opportunity to showcase their final year work at the end of their studies. This may be a local, national or online platform. Event/exhibition costs will be covered by the Faculty of HE. In the past this has included New Designers. Students will be responsible for any additional costs associated with the production of their personal project (ie: printing, materials).
• Annual £20 of printing credit per year.
• Free Car Parking at Backstage Centre, Purfleet.

Additional Costs

• Makeup Kit (if not already purchased)
• Hair kit (if not already purchased)
• Wig knotting kit (Year 2 only)
• Special effects kit (if not already purchased)
• Airbrush kit (if not already purchased)
• Annual £30 printing allowance

Additional course costs can be found here

What Next...

The focus of this programme is to equip students with the required industry standard skills and techniques needed to progress into the TV, film, and theatre industry at a junior or assistant level. On successful completion of the foundation degree you will be able to progress on to the final top up year of study to gain your full BA (Hons) Hair and Makeup Design and Application for Production (Top Up) Level 6

Success Stories...

Celebrating Success 2022: Amy Slade

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Hair and Makeup Design and Application for Production FdA

The university centre feels more like a family environment; you get the opportunity to collaborate with other students from other courses as well as work with people who are a part of the industry.

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UAL Student of the Year, Amy Slade has won the award for overcoming severe anxiety and showing impeccable determination.

Amy said she chose the course because there are units in it that are not included in other universities and they focus on what is needed in the industry.

She said: “I am surprised but happy to get this award, I enjoyed the course because of the concept of studying with a smaller group of students. You also get more one-to-one time with your lecturers for when you need help with your work or somebody to talk to.
I had the creative freedom to explore the units independently and include my own personal interests in my assessments.”

Amy’s tutor said: “Amy suffered with severe anxiety before attending our course and her skills were of a low standard for industry. Since September, she has embraced all wellbeing sessions with confidence and success, she has picked up all hair techniques, including the advanced techniques within six weeks. She has embraced every challenge that has been thrown her way, so much so, she has completed five work experience placements where all other students have declined them.

“Her attitude and drive has to be commended, as her confidence has soared, we are all extremely proud and it is a joy to watch her truly blossom In this short amount of time. It’s like she is a new person – it’s truly amazing.”

Amy feels that completing her first year having had the opportunities to collaborate with other students for their own personal projects as well as industry work experience has been her greatest achievement.

She added: “The university centre feels more like a family environment; you get the opportunity to collaborate with other students from other courses as well as work with people who are a part of the industry. In the future I would like to travel and to try to find my way in the industry to secure a career as a hair and makeup artist; particularly for film, TV and music.”