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University degree

Media Makeup Special Effects and Hair Design

York College Β· York
Qualification
Degree
Length
-
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
part-time
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About this course

This foundation degree explores the role of the make-up artist for film and television and will see you create an array of looks, from classic elegance to full body prosthetics and SFX. This course will allow for the development of a number of skills, whilst encouraging students to express their own individual identity and creativity.

Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
Β£37,500
3 years on
Β£47,000
5 years on
In students' own words
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A great decision
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city β€” good transport links make it easy to visit other UK cities …
Class of 2023 Β· Full-time
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Would do it again
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: you finish with a portfolio that recruiters take seriously. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city β€” good transport lin…
Class of 2024 Β· Part-time
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