Solent University

Make-Up and Hair Design

Solent UniversitySouthampton City Centre, United Kingdom

Course overview

Superb connections, amazing facilities, and the opportunity to work alongside students of photography, TV, film, and SFX make Solent’s course a first choice: the gateway to careers across the world.

Key highlights

  • Collaborate with photography, TV, film and SFX students
  • Access to specialist make-up and hair facilities
  • Strong industry connections supporting career development

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — 104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, a T-Level Pass (C+), or equivalent qualification , or a combination of qualifications which comply wi…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: D*D — BTEC Diploma
  • T-level: Pass — …completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, a T-Level Pass (C+), or equivalent qualification , or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS poi…
  • UCAS tariff points: 104 — …of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points.

Careers this course leads to

  • Make-up artist
  • Hair and make-up designer
  • Special effects (SFX) make-up artist
  • Film and TV hair stylist
  • Theatre wigs, hair and make-up artist
  • Fashion and editorial make-up artist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,081 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 Solent University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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