BA (Hons) Makeup, Hair and Prosthetics for Film

Arts University BournemouthBournemouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

BA (Hons) Makeup, Hair and Prosthetics for Film equips you with the creative, technical, and professional skills required to work as a makeup artist across a range of creative industries. From the outset, you’ll build strong foundations in makeup, hair, prosthetics, wigs, and postiche, while developing analytical, research, and communication skills essential for professional practice. Artwork: Dan Bowhay (2025)

Key highlights

Builds creative, technical and professional skills for working as a makeup artist
Foundations in makeup, hair, prosthetics, wigs and postiche from the outset
Prepares you to work across a range of creative industries
Develops analytical, research and communication skills for professional practice

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 120 — We're looking for between 104 and 120 UCAS Tariff points.
BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Level 3 Diploma
T-level: Merit — …Foundation Diploma with a Pass BTEC Level 3 Diploma at Distinction* Distinction* T Level with a minimum grade of Merit BTEC/OCR Extended Diploma at Distinction, Merit, Merit RSL/UAL Diploma - must be combined with other Level 3…
BTEC: DMM — BTEC/OCR Extended Diploma
UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — …combined with other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to achieve overall 112-120 UCAS Tariff points RSL/ UAL Extended Diploma at Merit A combination of BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and A Levels - equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points…

Scholarships

British National Overseas (BNO Visa)
Receive up to £10,415 for undergraduate degrees or £10,950 for postgraduate degrees to support your studies at AUB on one of our degrees – matching the Home fees for your course
British National Residing Overseas
Receive up to £10,415 for undergraduate degrees or £10,950 for postgraduate degrees to support your studies at AUB on one of our degrees – matching the Home fees for your course
International Early Payment Fee Waiver
International Early Payment Fee Waiver for Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes: £1,500 p.a.
Up to £1,500
International Undergraduate Scholarship
International Undergraduate Scholarship: up to £5,000.
Summer School to Foundation Studies Progression Bursary
The Summer School and Study Abroad progression award of £2,000.
Up to £2,000
Undergraduate Progression Bursary
Undergraduate Progression Bursary: £3,000 per annum
Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

Film makeup artist
Hair and makeup artist
Prosthetics artist
Wig maker
Special effects makeup artist
Theatre makeup artist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,950 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 Arts University Bournemouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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