Overview

Make-up and hair artists are key to the creation of impactful fashion images. If you are ambitious, drawn to the medium, and keen to express yourself and experiment, then this Make-Up and Hair Design BA (Hons) course from The University for the Creative Arts is the one for you.

You’ll learn about the history of fashion and cosmetics and their relevance to today’s discourse in fashion image-making. You’ll meet with industry professionals and learn about make-up, skincare, and beauty products, and how to use these in artistic and unconventional ways.

Equal weight is given to hair and make-up skills, giving you the scope to create head pieces, as well as master airbrushing and body paint techniques.

You’ll learn how to generate ideas and develop a creative project from conception to delivery, engaging with topics that reflect your individual voice while pushing boundaries through experimentation.

Throughout the course, you’ll be taught by academics and technicians who are active in the industry, and you’ll collaborate on exciting projects with students from other fashion image courses.

Key Features

Comprehensive training in make-up artistry, hairstyling, and special effects.
Access to well-equipped make-up and hairstyling studios.
Opportunities to work on real-world beauty and fashion projects.
Expert faculty with industry experience in make-up and hair design.
Emphasis on creativity and innovation in beauty and hairstyling.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hairstyling and Hair Design
Special Effects Make-Up
Fashion and Editorial Make-Up
Film and Television Make-Up
Beauty and Skin Care
History of Make-Up and Hair Design

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Farnham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts View 415 other Bachelors in Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

The standard entry requirements is one of the following:

112 UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications
Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4)
Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma
Merit at UAL Extended Diploma
112 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject
27-30 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at Higher level, see more information about IB entry requirements

And four GCSE passes at grade 9-4/A*-C including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2).

For equivalent international qualifications and English language requirements please see: https://www.uca.ac.uk/international/

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Tuition Fees

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18000 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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