Make-up, Wigs and Special Effects BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Make-up, Wigs and Special Effects BA (Hons)
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. You will investigate your practice through the identification of process, materials and context to d...
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. <br/><br/>The ethos of the BA (Hons) Makeup, Wigs and Special Effects programme is centred around discovery, growth and the professionalisation of your creativity. You will investigate your practice through the identification of process, materials and context to develop a range of artistic and practical skills that will form the basis of your ongoing professional development as a production artist. <br/><br/>Each level of study has been designed to allow you to build on, explore and develop your skill set alongside that of commercial awareness and acumen through the development of digital presence within a local and national context. Through exploring key cultural and sociological debates you will develop analytical, evaluative and reflective research skills that will enable you to critically contextualise your own work. <br/><br/>Throughout the programme, there is a focus on both professionalism, sustainability and employability, enabling you to develop the practical, theoretical and business skills that match the requirements of employment within the Makeup artistry and special effects industry. <br/><br/>The programme will enable you to take ownership of your own creative skills base, develop it and build a professional career. Throughout the programme there are excellent links with industry specialists and facilities that will help you to develop your networking skills, to realise and pursue your professional career in within the field of Makeup, wigs and special effects production.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
11/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
MWSX
Institution Code
W47
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
60
Upon application you will be invited for a course development discussion based around your portfolio of work.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £13,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |















































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