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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance course at University of the Arts London.

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A level

A total of 112 tariff points from two or more A-levels at C or higher; preferred subjects include Art, Design, English, Drama and Film Studies

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of the Arts London. These students are taking Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance or another course from the same subject area.

Theatre production
SubjectGrade
Fine ArtA*
MathematicsB
Drama and Theatre StudiesB
English LiteratureB
GraphicsA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: W452

Here's what University of the Arts London says about its Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance course.

Engage with theory and research whilst building on your technical and design skills in our state-of-the-art facilities and undertaking live projects and cross disciplinary practice.

What can you expect? On BA (Hons) Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance you will engage with theory and research as well as practical design and technical skills. Experience is built?across performance genres, giving you both a broad choice of career and the opportunity to specialise.?

  • Dynamic curriculum: Engage with theory and research alongside practical design and technical skills, as you evolve characters for performance and fashion and develop your specialist skills.

  • State-of-the-art facilities: Utilise industry-standard facilities including a wig-making and hair styling studio, prosthetics and make-up studios, sculpting studios, plastic studios and more.

  • Collaborate: Work with students from other courses across LCF on collaborative projects, replicating industry environments and allowing you to build your network and develop your teamworking skills.

  • Industry exposure: Engage with industry throughout your course, with an optional work placement as well as visits from guest speakers, masterclasses and networking opportunities.

  • Learn from experts: Learn from industry professionals with valuable first-hand experience from all areas of the hair, make-up and prosthetics industry.

About London College of Fashion Studying at London College of Fashion, UAL, will immerse you in the global fashion industry.

Everything we do is focussed on this powerhouse industry and we offer courses that cover all areas of fashion, including design, media, communication and business. We are a global leader in fashion education and our home in London allows you to tap into the industry opportunities on offer across the capital. You’ll learn from experts in their field with a wealth of professional experience and we’ll prepare you for life after graduation as well, with employability support, live industry briefs, guest speakers and more.

Through teaching, research and collaboration, we’ll prepare you for shaping the fashion industry of the future.

Source: University of the Arts London

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London

Location

London College of Fashion | London

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Theatre production

Start date

28 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year
EU£30,890 per year
International£30,890 per year

University of the Arts London student reviews

(3.8)
Based on 79 reviews from University of the Arts London's students and alumni
5 star
31%
4 star
38%
3 star
19%
2 star
7%
1 star
6%
All reviews

Showing 70 reviews

Graduate

Fashion design

7 months ago

The canteen/cafe was quite expensive considering its for a university.

(4)
Finance

Graduate

Fashion design

7 months ago

Mental health support was great however I feel like I wasn't supported enough by my tutors when it came to my actual work. Tutors were really busy with other students that I felt I didn't get enough time with them. Also negative feedback was given after I had submitted and not before.

(4)
Support

Graduate

Fashion design

7 months ago

Most facilities were really busy and some you had to pay for too. Loved the free fabric allowance. Library was really helpful with lots of different types of books and information.

(4)
Facilities

Graduate

Fashion design

7 months ago

Overall an easy going course. There wasn't an overload of work and stress which was nice. Some tutors were really helpful and others were not. Wish they taught us more on sewing too.

(4)
Course

Graduate

Fashion design

7 months ago

The actual uni was fine. Lots of different facilities however some of them could only be used by students from specific courses. Interior design and layout was great. The sewing machines and work spaces were really busy.

(4)
Overall

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Three stars: Good

(3)
Student Union

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of the Arts London

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of the Arts London students who took the Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance course - or another course in the same subject area.

Drama

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

76%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

83%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

78%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

69%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

82%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

67%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

63%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

79%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

59%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

75%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

73%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

72%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

87%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

65%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

81%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

62%

med

How well organised is your course?

43%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

76%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

82%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

52%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

73%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

68%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

59%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

83%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

72%

low

Student information

See who's studying at University of the Arts London. These students are taking Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance or another course from the same subject area.

Theatre production
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female85%Male14%
Where students come from
International27%UK73%
Student performance
2:1 or above76%
Number of students315
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of the Arts London graduates who took Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance - or another course in the same subject area.

Performing arts

Earnings

£21.2k

First year after graduation

£27k

Third year after graduation

£23.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design according to the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject®. It welcomes a diverse body of over 18,000 students from more than 130 countries. Established in 2004, UAL brings together 6 esteemed Colleges specialising in arts, design, fashion and media, which were founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Colleges are joined by the UAL Creative Computing Institute, breaking boundaries between art and technology.

UAL gives students unique opportunities to learn, create, research and innovate across a whole range of disciplines and at all levels – covering everything from drama, graphic and interior design to fashion and fine art. With a teaching staff made up of professional artists, practitioners, designers, critics and theorists, UAL is one of the world's leading specialist creative universities.

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