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Makeup & Hair Design for the Arts

Course details
  • HND
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Medway School of Arts
Awarded by:
University of Kent

Course summary

This is a two year HND course, which upon successful completion allows you to apply for a third 'Top-Up' year and convert into a BA (Hons) Degree.

This is a highly practical course where students will be encouraged to express ideas and communicate information using traditional methods and professional software applications, and demonstrate a commitment to exploring the creative, socially responsible and commercial potential of the makeup and hair design for the creative industries.
You are expected to engage in reflective practice which explores the relationship between the client and artist to create effective designs for a range of applications and contexts.
Contextual Studies will underpin your practical learning to ensure you are aware of contemporary practice and have the skills to critically analyse and evaluate your own work and the work of others.
Work based learning is central to the programme to ensure you have the opportunity to network with practising artists and designers, and work on live projects and gain industry work experience.

Modules

Year One:
• Inclusive Artist
• Contextual Research & Referencing
• Creative Professional
• Digital Interactions
• Editorial Practice
• Specialist Skills for TV & Film
Year Two:
• Culture & Context for Fashion
• Innovation for Fashion
• Character Design for Film & Performance
• Artistry in Industry

Assessment method

Assessment will be through a submission of a sketchbooks / portfolio of practical experiments, reflective journals, essays, and presentations evaluating the research undertaken and how it enabled students to reach conclusions.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
M123
Institution code:
M76
Campus name:
Medway School of Arts
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation
  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 112 points

In addition, you should hold a minimum of five GCSE passes at Grade 4 / C or above, including English and Maths.

A level

A level grades must achieve a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points and include one Art based subject. In addition, you should hold a minimum of five GCSE passes at Grade 4 / C or above, including English and Maths.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DMM

In addition, you should hold a minimum of five GCSE passes at Grade 4 / C or above, including English and Maths.

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Art and Design required. In addition, you should hold GCSE passes at Grade 4 / C or above, in English and Maths.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Portfolio

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The course will cost £6,000 per year and can be financed through an undergraduate student loan via Student Finance England Get undergraduate student finance: step by step - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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