Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Production, BA (Hons)


Level 6

Develop your practice and create a professional portfolio of work in preparation for a career in the production arts for the stage and screen.

With a vibrant film, theatrical and arts media industry here in the UK, this programme can help develop your career in hairstyling, cosmetics, prosthetics, and special effects. By providing you with the opportunity to enhance your skillset and techniques alongside studies of the key practices and practitioners underpinning these disciplines. You will develop your skills in a studio and work on ‘live’ briefs and shoots creating a portfolio of work, learn promotional techniques and work towards a final project to demonstrate your artistry and professional competences.

On this course you will also benefit from being part of Creative Arts Weston. Here you will join our exciting and passionate creative community, and you will be perfectly placed to join the arts industry, leading the way as part of the next creative generation.

Duration:

Full-time: 3 years (3 days a week)
Part-time: 4 years (2 days a week)

Fees:

Full-time: £9,250 per year;
Part-time: £6,938 per year

Start Date:

September 2025

Location:

Knightstone Campus

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About this course


Develop your practice and create a professional portfolio of work in preparation for a career in the production arts for the stage and screen.

With a vibrant film, theatrical and arts media industry here in the UK, this programme can help develop your career in hairstyling, cosmetics, prosthetics, and special effects. By providing you with the opportunity to enhance your skillset and techniques alongside studies of the key practices and practitioners underpinning these disciplines. You will develop your skills in a studio and work on ‘live’ briefs and shoots creating a portfolio of work, learn promotional techniques and work towards a final project to demonstrate your artistry and professional competences.

On this course you will also benefit from being part of Creative Arts Weston. Here you will join our exciting and passionate creative community, and you will be perfectly placed to join the arts industry, leading the way as part of the next creative generation.

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Meet our Team


Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
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Kirsten Harrison .

HE Programme Co-ordinator - Hair Makeup & Prosthetics for Production

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Tara O'Hare .

Lecturer - Hair Makeup and Prosthetics

    Meet our Team


    Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
    Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
    Featured image for “Tara O’Hare”

    Tara O'Hare

    Lecturer - Hair Makeup and Prosthetics

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    Kirsten Harrison

    HE Programme Co-ordinator - Hair Makeup & Prosthetics for Production

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        Our lecturers are so lovely. What I think is really nice is that we’ve got smaller classes compared to other unis, so we get more one on one time. I feel like we’ve got to know them.


        Poppy, Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Production, BA (Hons)

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        Having almost every product I need available at all times has been a great benefit to my learning. In addition, the tutors have always supported my ideas and my creativity and that has given me the confidence to believe in myself and to never doubt my abilities.


        Natalie, Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Production, BA (Hons)

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        I chose UCW because they offered great work experience opportunities. Learning character design and making prosthetic pieces helped me to develop a smooth transition into the industry where I now work.


        Jade, BA (Hons) Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics for Production

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        When I started at UCW I never thought I'd progress as much as I have. I believe the support from the lecturers and their skills have been able to push me to be where I am now.


        Mari Kerrigan, Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Production, BA (Hons)

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          Our lecturers are so lovely. What I think is really nice is that we’ve got smaller classes compared to other unis, so we get more one on one time. I feel like we’ve got to know them.

          Poppy, Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Production, BA (Hons)

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          Having almost every product I need available at all times has been a great benefit to my learning. In addition, the tutors have always supported my ideas and my creativity and that has given me the confidence to believe in myself and to never doubt my abilities.

          Natalie, Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Production, BA (Hons)

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          I chose UCW because they offered great work experience opportunities. Learning character design and making prosthetic pieces helped me to develop a smooth transition into the industry where I now work.

          Jade, BA (Hons) Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics for Production

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          When I started at UCW I never thought I'd progress as much as I have. I believe the support from the lecturers and their skills have been able to push me to be where I am now.

          Mari Kerrigan, Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Production, BA (Hons)

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