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HNC Make-up and Hair Artistry at University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This Make-up and Hair Artistry Higher National Certificate (HNC) is designed to help you develop a strong foundation for a career in film, television, theatre, fashion and media, or progression to further study. On this course, you will build essential professional hair and make‑up skills, while learning how hair and make‑up contribute to character creation and visual storytelling.

Department: Department of Creative Industries  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Concept and Development module, Creative Project.

Career pathways

Career routes include film and TV make-up artist, teacher of hair and make-up, wigs, hair and make-up technician and special effects prosthetic supervisor.

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Entry requirements

A-levels: An A-level grade profile of EE. T-levels: A T-level graded Pass with a core component profile less than C. BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of PP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Apprenticeship: Achieve an advanced apprenticeship (Level 3). Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 32 UCAS Tariff points will be required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: 32 UCAS Tariff points. Non-tariff: Non-UCAS Tariff-based Level 3 qualifications are also considered for entry. Work-based: We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to University College Birmingham. To apply, you must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience demonstrating management or supervisory duties. Teaching and assessment Teaching We won silver for our lecturing and teaching quality in the regional Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026, as voted for by students themselves.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time

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