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University degree

Makeup Artistry, Prosthetic FX and Wig Making

University Centre Somerset College Group
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

This course is for students wishing to pursue a career as a Makeup Artist in the Film, TV, Theatre or health industries. This course has been designed with input from some of the top Makeup Artists in the industry who regularly work with our students and provide opportunities for placements and jobs. A broad range of areas are taught and the course allows you to specialise in an area to develop more specialist skills later in the course.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
80% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels80%
other higher education10%
another degree5%
Other5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
Continue past first year
93%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£17,000
3 years on
£19,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
93%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching96%
Assessment & feedback96%
Academic support94%
Well organised92%
Learning resources91%
Student community92%
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University Centre Somerset College Group's own site.
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