BA (Hons) Body Art
University for the Creative ArtsCanterbury, United Kingdom
Course overview
Become an expert in the historical & cultural importance of Body Art. A Body Art course at a specialist arts uni. Learn practical techniques; not just theory!
Key highlights
- Explores the historical and cultural importance of body art
- Teaches practical body art techniques alongside theory
- Taught within a specialist arts university's School of Fashion
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — …standard entry requirements* for this course 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 Extende…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English
Scholarships
UCA Creative Development Scholarships
Value: £3,000 fee deduction for the first year
Up to £3,000UCA Merit Scholarship
Value: £4,500 fee deduction for the first year.
Up to £4,500
Careers this course leads to
- Body artist
- Tattoo artist
- Body painter
- Special effects make-up artist
- Prosthetics artist
- Body piercer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University for the Creative Arts, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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