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HND Make-up and Hair Artistry at University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Take your skills to the next professional level with our HND Make-up and Hair Artistry programme. Building on your HNC experience, you’ll refine your creativity, advance your technical expertise, and develop your own unique style and brand for a career in the industry. Explore the world of film, theatre, and editorial hair and make-up, working on industry-inspired briefs and large-scale creative projects.

Department: Department of Creative Industries  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Personal Professional Development, Professional Make-up and Hair Artistry Project.

Career pathways

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic: HNC Make-up and Hair Artistry or equivalent. 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. The programme will be delivered using a variety of methods including theory lectures, demonstrations, practical activities and reflective learning. You will have the opportunity to interact with guest speakers and leading specialists from industry to develop knowledge and enhance your technical skillset. Example of a typical teaching week: Small group teaching – 12 hours Large group teaching – 6 hours Tutorials – 1-2 hours You will also need to commit around 10 hours per week for individual study time.

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

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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